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Add 35/36 and 12/72

35/36 + 12/72 is 41/36.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 2 = 72,
    35/36 = 35 × 2/36 × 2 = 70/72
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
    12/72 = 12 × 1/72 × 1 = 12/72
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    70/72 + 12/72 = 70 + 12/72 = 82/72
  5. 82/72 simplified gives 41/36
  6. So, 35/36 + 12/72 = 41/36
    In mixed form: 15/36

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