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Add 72/36 and 42/5

1^st number: 2 0/36, 2^nd number: 8 2/5

72/36 + 42/5 is 52/5.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 36 and 5 is 180
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
   72/36 = 72 × 5/36 × 5 = 360/180
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 36 = 180,
   42/5 = 42 × 36/5 × 36 = 1512/180
4. Add the two like fractions:
   360/180 + 1512/180 = 360 + 1512/180 = 1872/180
5. 1872/180 simplified gives 52/5
6. So, 72/36 + 42/5 = 52/5
   In mixed form: 102/5

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