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Add 72/7 and 40/36

1^st number: 10 2/7, 2^nd number: 1 4/36

72/7 + 40/36 is 718/63.

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,
   40/36 = 40 × 7/36 × 7 = 280/252
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2592/252 + 280/252 = 2592 + 280/252 = 2872/252
5. 2872/252 simplified gives 718/63
6. So, 72/7 + 40/36 = 718/63
   In mixed form: 1125/63

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