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Add 72/42 and 16/36

1^st number: 1 30/42, 2^nd number: 16/36

72/42 + 16/36 is 136/63.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 42 and 36 is 252
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252
2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 6 = 252,
   72/42 = 72 × 6/42 × 6 = 432/252
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 7 = 252,
   16/36 = 16 × 7/36 × 7 = 112/252
4. Add the two like fractions:
   432/252 + 112/252 = 432 + 112/252 = 544/252
5. 544/252 simplified gives 136/63
6. So, 72/42 + 16/36 = 136/63
   In mixed form: 210/63

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