Add 72/2 and 1/4
1st number: 36 0/2, 2nd number: 1/4
722 + 14 is 1454.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 4 is 4
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 2 = 4,
722 = 72 × 22 × 2 = 1444 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 1 = 4,
14 = 1 × 14 × 1 = 14 - Add the two like fractions:
1444 + 14 = 144 + 14 = 1454 - So, 72/2 + 1/4 = 145/4
In mixed form: 3614
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