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Add 90/5 and 36/72

1^st number: 18 0/5, 2^nd number: 36/72

90/5 + 36/72 is 37/2.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 5 and 72 is 360
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 72 = 360,
   90/5 = 90 × 72/5 × 72 = 6480/360
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
   36/72 = 36 × 5/72 × 5 = 180/360
4. Add the two like fractions:
   6480/360 + 180/360 = 6480 + 180/360 = 6660/360
5. 6660/360 simplified gives 37/2
6. So, 90/5 + 36/72 = 37/2
   In mixed form: 181/2

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