Add 3/2 and 36/25
1st number: 1 1/2, 2nd number: 1 11/25
3/2 + 36/25 is 147/50.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 25 is 50
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 50 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 25 = 50,
3/2 = 3 × 25/2 × 25 = 75/50 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 2 = 50,
36/25 = 36 × 2/25 × 2 = 72/50 - Add the two like fractions:
75/50 + 72/50 = 75 + 72/50 = 147/50 - So, 3/2 + 36/25 = 147/50
In mixed form: 247/50
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