Add 3/2 and 3/36
1st number: 1 1/2, 2nd number: 3/36
3/2 + 3/36 is 19/12.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 36 is 36
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 18 = 36,
3/2 = 3 × 18/2 × 18 = 54/36 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 1 = 36,
3/36 = 3 × 1/36 × 1 = 3/36 - Add the two like fractions:
54/36 + 3/36 = 54 + 3/36 = 57/36 - 57/36 simplified gives 19/12
- So, 3/2 + 3/36 = 19/12
In mixed form: 17/12
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