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Add 14/6 and 3/36

1st number: 2 2/6, 2nd number: 3/36

14/6 + 3/36 is 29/12.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 6 and 36 is 36

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 6 = 36,
    14/6 = 14 × 6/6 × 6 = 84/36
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 1 = 36,
    3/36 = 3 × 1/36 × 1 = 3/36
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    84/36 + 3/36 = 84 + 3/36 = 87/36
  5. 87/36 simplified gives 29/12
  6. So, 14/6 + 3/36 = 29/12
    In mixed form: 25/12

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