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Add 84/2 and 2/36

1st number: 42 0/2, 2nd number: 2/36

84/2 + 2/36 is 757/18.

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,
    84/2 = 84 × 18/2 × 18 = 1512/36
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 1 = 36,
    2/36 = 2 × 1/36 × 1 = 2/36
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1512/36 + 2/36 = 1512 + 2/36 = 1514/36
  5. 1514/36 simplified gives 757/18
  6. So, 84/2 + 2/36 = 757/18
    In mixed form: 421/18

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