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Add 32/2 and 75/36

1st number: 16 0/2, 2nd number: 2 3/36

32/2 + 75/36 is 217/12.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 18 = 36,
    32/2 = 32 × 18/2 × 18 = 576/36
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 1 = 36,
    75/36 = 75 × 1/36 × 1 = 75/36
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    576/36 + 75/36 = 576 + 75/36 = 651/36
  5. 651/36 simplified gives 217/12
  6. So, 32/2 + 75/36 = 217/12
    In mixed form: 181/12

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