Add 32/4 and 2/36, Solve 8 0/4 + 2/36 as a fraction

Add 32/4 and 2/36

1^st number: 8 0/4, 2^nd number: 2/36

32/4 + 2/36 is 145/18.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 36 is 36

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36
For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 9 = 36,
32/4 = 32 × 9/4 × 9 = 288/36
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 1 = 36,
2/36 = 2 × 1/36 × 1 = 2/36
Add the two like fractions:
288/36 + 2/36 = 288 + 2/36 = 290/36
290/36 simplified gives 145/18
So, 32/4 + 2/36 = 145/18
In mixed form: 81/18

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