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Add 72/36 and 7/32

1st number: 2 0/36, 2nd number: 7/32

72/36 + 7/32 is 71/32.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 36 and 32 is 288

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 8 = 288,
    72/36 = 72 × 8/36 × 8 = 576/288
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 9 = 288,
    7/32 = 7 × 9/32 × 9 = 63/288
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    576/288 + 63/288 = 576 + 63/288 = 639/288
  5. 639/288 simplified gives 71/32
  6. So, 72/36 + 7/32 = 71/32
    In mixed form: 27/32

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