Add 3/6 and 2/7
36 + 27 is 1114.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 7 is 42 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 7 = 42,
36 = 3 × 76 × 7 = 2142 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 6 = 42,
27 = 2 × 67 × 6 = 1242 - Add the two fractions:
2142 + 1242 = 21 + 1242 = 3342 - 33/42 simplified gives 1114
- So, 3/6 + 2/7 = 11/14
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