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Add 72/36 and 27/72

1^st number: 2 0/36, 2^nd number: 27/72

72/36 + 27/72 is 19/8.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 36 and 72 is 72
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 2 = 72,
   72/36 = 72 × 2/36 × 2 = 144/72
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
   27/72 = 27 × 1/72 × 1 = 27/72
4. Add the two like fractions:
   144/72 + 27/72 = 144 + 27/72 = 171/72
5. 171/72 simplified gives 19/8
6. So, 72/36 + 27/72 = 19/8
   In mixed form: 23/8

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