Add 32/2 and 2/36
1st number: 16 0/2, 2nd number: 2/36
32/2 + 2/36 is 289/18.
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,
32/2 = 32 × 18/2 × 18 = 576/36 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 1 = 36,
2/36 = 2 × 1/36 × 1 = 2/36 - Add the two like fractions:
576/36 + 2/36 = 576 + 2/36 = 578/36 - 578/36 simplified gives 289/18
- So, 32/2 + 2/36 = 289/18
In mixed form: 161/18
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