Add 72/2 and 12/72, Solve 36 0/2 + 12/72 as a fraction

Add 72/2 and 12/72

1^st number: 36 0/2, 2^nd number: 12/72

72/2 + 12/72 is 217/6.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 72 is 72

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 36 = 72,
72/2 = 72 × 36/2 × 36 = 2592/72
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
12/72 = 12 × 1/72 × 1 = 12/72
Add the two like fractions:
2592/72 + 12/72 = 2592 + 12/72 = 2604/72
2604/72 simplified gives 217/6
So, 72/2 + 12/72 = 217/6
In mixed form: 361/6

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