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Add 72/90 and 7/36

72/90 + 7/36 is 179/180.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 90 and 36 is 180
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
2. For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 2 = 180,
   72/90 = 72 × 2/90 × 2 = 144/180
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
   7/36 = 7 × 5/36 × 5 = 35/180
4. Add the two like fractions:
   144/180 + 35/180 = 144 + 35/180 = 179/180
5. So, 72/90 + 7/36 = 179/180

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