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Add 72/7 and 12/36

1^st number: 10 2/7, 2^nd number: 12/36

72/7 + 12/36 is 223/21.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 7 and 36 is 252
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252
2. For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 36 = 252,
   72/7 = 72 × 36/7 × 36 = 2592/252
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 7 = 252,
   12/36 = 12 × 7/36 × 7 = 84/252
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2592/252 + 84/252 = 2592 + 84/252 = 2676/252
5. 2676/252 simplified gives 223/21
6. So, 72/7 + 12/36 = 223/21
   In mixed form: 1013/21

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