Add 72/2 and 4/32, Solve 36 0/2 + 4/32 as a fraction

Add 72/2 and 4/32

1^st number: 36 0/2, 2^nd number: 4/32

72/2 + 4/32 is 289/8.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 32 is 32

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 32
For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 16 = 32,
72/2 = 72 × 16/2 × 16 = 1152/32
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 1 = 32,
4/32 = 4 × 1/32 × 1 = 4/32
Add the two like fractions:
1152/32 + 4/32 = 1152 + 4/32 = 1156/32
1156/32 simplified gives 289/8
So, 72/2 + 4/32 = 289/8
In mixed form: 361/8

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