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Add 8/2 and 5/36

1st number: 4 0/2, 2nd number: 5/36

8/2 + 5/36 is 149/36.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 2 and 36 is 36

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 18 = 36,
    8/2 = 8 × 18/2 × 18 = 144/36
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 1 = 36,
    5/36 = 5 × 1/36 × 1 = 5/36
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    144/36 + 5/36 = 144 + 5/36 = 149/36
  5. So, 8/2 + 5/36 = 149/36
    In mixed form: 45/36

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