Add 72/2 and 4/48, Solve 36 0/2 + 4/48 as a fraction

Add 72/2 and 4/48

1^st number: 36 0/2, 2^nd number: 4/48

72/2 + 4/48 is 433/12.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 48 is 48

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48
For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 24 = 48,
72/2 = 72 × 24/2 × 24 = 1728/48
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 1 = 48,
4/48 = 4 × 1/48 × 1 = 4/48
Add the two like fractions:
1728/48 + 4/48 = 1728 + 4/48 = 1732/48
1732/48 simplified gives 433/12
So, 72/2 + 4/48 = 433/12
In mixed form: 361/12

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