Add 72/2 and 4/80, Solve 36 0/2 + 4/80 as a fraction

Add 72/2 and 4/80

1^st number: 36 0/2, 2^nd number: 4/80

72/2 + 4/80 is 721/20.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 80 is 80

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80
For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 40 = 80,
72/2 = 72 × 40/2 × 40 = 2880/80
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 1 = 80,
4/80 = 4 × 1/80 × 1 = 4/80
Add the two like fractions:
2880/80 + 4/80 = 2880 + 4/80 = 2884/80
2884/80 simplified gives 721/20
So, 72/2 + 4/80 = 721/20
In mixed form: 361/20

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