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Add 72/2 and 35/28

1st number: 36 0/2, 2nd number: 1 7/28

72/2 + 35/28 is 149/4.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 2 and 28 is 28

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 28
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 14 = 28,
    72/2 = 72 × 14/2 × 14 = 1008/28
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 1 = 28,
    35/28 = 35 × 1/28 × 1 = 35/28
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1008/28 + 35/28 = 1008 + 35/28 = 1043/28
  5. 1043/28 simplified gives 149/4
  6. So, 72/2 + 35/28 = 149/4
    In mixed form: 371/4

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