Add 3/36 and 63/8, Solve 3/36 + 7 7/8 as a fraction

Add 3/36 and 63/8

1^st number: 3/36, 2^nd number: 7 7/8

3/36 + 63/8 is 191/24.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 8 is 72

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 2 = 72,
3/36 = 3 × 2/36 × 2 = 6/72
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 9 = 72,
63/8 = 63 × 9/8 × 9 = 567/72
Add the two like fractions:
6/72 + 567/72 = 6 + 567/72 = 573/72
573/72 simplified gives 191/24
So, 3/36 + 63/8 = 191/24
In mixed form: 723/24

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