Add 32/36 and 84/72
1st number: 32/36, 2nd number: 1 12/72
32/36 + 84/72 is 37/18.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 2 = 72,
32/36 = 32 × 2/36 × 2 = 64/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
84/72 = 84 × 1/72 × 1 = 84/72 - Add the two like fractions:
64/72 + 84/72 = 64 + 84/72 = 148/72 - 148/72 simplified gives 37/18
- So, 32/36 + 84/72 = 37/18
In mixed form: 21/18
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