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Add 72/6 and 9/36

1^st number: 12 0/6, 2^nd number: 9/36

72/6 + 9/36 is 49/4.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 6 and 36 is 36
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36
2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 6 = 36,
   72/6 = 72 × 6/6 × 6 = 432/36
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 1 = 36,
   9/36 = 9 × 1/36 × 1 = 9/36
4. Add the two like fractions:
   432/36 + 9/36 = 432 + 9/36 = 441/36
5. 441/36 simplified gives 49/4
6. So, 72/6 + 9/36 = 49/4
   In mixed form: 121/4

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