Add 30/8 and 6/36
1st number: 3 6/8, 2nd number: 6/36
30/8 + 6/36 is 47/12.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 36 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 9 = 72,
30/8 = 30 × 9/8 × 9 = 270/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 2 = 72,
6/36 = 6 × 2/36 × 2 = 12/72 - Add the two like fractions:
270/72 + 12/72 = 270 + 12/72 = 282/72 - 282/72 simplified gives 47/12
- So, 30/8 + 6/36 = 47/12
In mixed form: 311/12
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