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Add 72/36 and 72/49

1^st number: 2 0/36, 2^nd number: 1 23/49

72/36 + 72/49 is 170/49.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 36 and 49 is 1764
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1764
2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 49 = 1764,
   72/36 = 72 × 49/36 × 49 = 3528/1764
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 36 = 1764,
   72/49 = 72 × 36/49 × 36 = 2592/1764
4. Add the two like fractions:
   3528/1764 + 2592/1764 = 3528 + 2592/1764 = 6120/1764
5. 6120/1764 simplified gives 170/49
6. So, 72/36 + 72/49 = 170/49
   In mixed form: 323/49

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