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Add 2/36 and 45/72

2/36 + 45/72 is 49/72.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 36 and 72 is 72

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 2 = 72,
    2/36 = 2 × 2/36 × 2 = 4/72
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
    45/72 = 45 × 1/72 × 1 = 45/72
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    4/72 + 45/72 = 4 + 45/72 = 49/72
  5. So, 2/36 + 45/72 = 49/72

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