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Add 5/2 and 15/36

1st number: 2 1/2, 2nd number: 15/36

5/2 + 15/36 is 35/12.

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,
    5/2 = 5 × 18/2 × 18 = 90/36
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 1 = 36,
    15/36 = 15 × 1/36 × 1 = 15/36
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    90/36 + 15/36 = 90 + 15/36 = 105/36
  5. 105/36 simplified gives 35/12
  6. So, 5/2 + 15/36 = 35/12
    In mixed form: 211/12

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