Add 72/2 and 7/28, Solve 36 0/2 + 7/28 as a fraction

Add 72/2 and 7/28

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

72/2 + 7/28 is 145/4.

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
For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 14 = 28,
72/2 = 72 × 14/2 × 14 = 1008/28
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 1 = 28,
7/28 = 7 × 1/28 × 1 = 7/28
Add the two like fractions:
1008/28 + 7/28 = 1008 + 7/28 = 1015/28
1015/28 simplified gives 145/4
So, 72/2 + 7/28 = 145/4
In mixed form: 361/4

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