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Add 36/3 and 6/28

1st number: 12 0/3, 2nd number: 6/28

36/3 + 6/28 is 171/14.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 3 and 28 is 84

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 28 = 84,
    36/3 = 36 × 28/3 × 28 = 1008/84
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 3 = 84,
    6/28 = 6 × 3/28 × 3 = 18/84
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1008/84 + 18/84 = 1008 + 18/84 = 1026/84
  5. 1026/84 simplified gives 171/14
  6. So, 36/3 + 6/28 = 171/14
    In mixed form: 123/14

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