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Add 72/36 and 45/24

1^st number: 2 0/36, 2^nd number: 1 21/24

72/36 + 45/24 is 31/8.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 36 and 24 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 24 × 3 = 72,
   45/24 = 45 × 3/24 × 3 = 135/72
4. Add the two like fractions:
   144/72 + 135/72 = 144 + 135/72 = 279/72
5. 279/72 simplified gives 31/8
6. So, 72/36 + 45/24 = 31/8
   In mixed form: 37/8

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