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Add 72/45 and 14/36

1^st number: 1 27/45, 2^nd number: 14/36

72/45 + 14/36 is 179/90.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 45 and 36 is 180
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
   72/45 = 72 × 4/45 × 4 = 288/180
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
   14/36 = 14 × 5/36 × 5 = 70/180
4. Add the two like fractions:
   288/180 + 70/180 = 288 + 70/180 = 358/180
5. 358/180 simplified gives 179/90
6. So, 72/45 + 14/36 = 179/90
   In mixed form: 189/90

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