Add 8/2 and 4/72, Solve 4 0/2 + 4/72 as a fraction

Add 8/2 and 4/72

1^st number: 4 0/2, 2^nd number: 4/72

8/2 + 4/72 is 73/18.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 72 is 72

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 36 = 72,
8/2 = 8 × 36/2 × 36 = 288/72
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
4/72 = 4 × 1/72 × 1 = 4/72
Add the two like fractions:
288/72 + 4/72 = 288 + 4/72 = 292/72
292/72 simplified gives 73/18
So, 8/2 + 4/72 = 73/18
In mixed form: 41/18

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