Add 72/2 and 72/32, Solve 36 0/2 + 2 8/32 as a fraction

Add 72/2 and 72/32

1^st number: 36 0/2, 2^nd number: 2 8/32

72/2 + 72/32 is 153/4.

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,
72/32 = 72 × 1/32 × 1 = 72/32
Add the two like fractions:
1152/32 + 72/32 = 1152 + 72/32 = 1224/32
1224/32 simplified gives 153/4
So, 72/2 + 72/32 = 153/4
In mixed form: 381/4

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