Add 3/6 and 7/8
3/6 + 7/8 is 11/8.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 8 is 24
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 4 = 24,
3/6 = 3 × 4/6 × 4 = 12/24 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 3 = 24,
7/8 = 7 × 3/8 × 3 = 21/24 - Add the two like fractions:
12/24 + 21/24 = 12 + 21/24 = 33/24 - 33/24 simplified gives 11/8
- So, 3/6 + 7/8 = 11/8
In mixed form: 13/8
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