Add 72/2 and 9/25, Solve 36 0/2 + 9/25 as a fraction

Add 72/2 and 9/25

1^st number: 36 0/2, 2^nd number: 9/25

72/2 + 9/25 is 909/25.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 25 is 50

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 50
For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 25 = 50,
72/2 = 72 × 25/2 × 25 = 1800/50
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 2 = 50,
9/25 = 9 × 2/25 × 2 = 18/50
Add the two like fractions:
1800/50 + 18/50 = 1800 + 18/50 = 1818/50
1818/50 simplified gives 909/25
So, 72/2 + 9/25 = 909/25
In mixed form: 369/25

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