Add 2/36 and 15/8
1st number: 2/36, 2nd number: 1 7/8
2/36 + 15/8 is 139/72.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 8 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 2 = 72,
2/36 = 2 × 2/36 × 2 = 4/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 9 = 72,
15/8 = 15 × 9/8 × 9 = 135/72 - Add the two like fractions:
4/72 + 135/72 = 4 + 135/72 = 139/72 - So, 2/36 + 15/8 = 139/72
In mixed form: 167/72
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