Add 21/6 and 8/36
1st number: 3 3/6, 2nd number: 8/36
216 + 836 is 6718.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 6 = 36,
216 = 21 × 66 × 6 = 12636 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 1 = 36,
836 = 8 × 136 × 1 = 836 - Add the two like fractions:
12636 + 836 = 126 + 836 = 13436 - 134/36 simplified gives 6718
- So, 21/6 + 8/36 = 67/18
In mixed form: 31318
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