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Add 72/9 and 14/36

1^st number: 8 0/9, 2^nd number: 14/36

72/9 + 14/36 is 151/18.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 9 and 36 is 36
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36
2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 4 = 36,
   72/9 = 72 × 4/9 × 4 = 288/36
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 1 = 36,
   14/36 = 14 × 1/36 × 1 = 14/36
4. Add the two like fractions:
   288/36 + 14/36 = 288 + 14/36 = 302/36
5. 302/36 simplified gives 151/18
6. So, 72/9 + 14/36 = 151/18
   In mixed form: 87/18

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