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Add 8/12 and 36/72

8/12 + 36/72 is 7/6.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 12 and 72 is 72
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 6 = 72,
   8/12 = 8 × 6/12 × 6 = 48/72
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
   36/72 = 36 × 1/72 × 1 = 36/72
4. Add the two like fractions:
   48/72 + 36/72 = 48 + 36/72 = 84/72
5. 84/72 simplified gives 7/6
6. So, 8/12 + 36/72 = 7/6
   In mixed form: 11/6

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