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Add 7/2 and 12/36

1st number: 3 1/2, 2nd number: 12/36

7/2 + 12/36 is 23/6.

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,
    7/2 = 7 × 18/2 × 18 = 126/36
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 1 = 36,
    12/36 = 12 × 1/36 × 1 = 12/36
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    126/36 + 12/36 = 126 + 12/36 = 138/36
  5. 138/36 simplified gives 23/6
  6. So, 7/2 + 12/36 = 23/6
    In mixed form: 35/6

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