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Add 36/42 and 6/28

36/42 + 6/28 is 15/14.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 42 and 28 is 84

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 2 = 84,
    36/42 = 36 × 2/42 × 2 = 72/84
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 3 = 84,
    6/28 = 6 × 3/28 × 3 = 18/84
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    72/84 + 18/84 = 72 + 18/84 = 90/84
  5. 90/84 simplified gives 15/14
  6. So, 36/42 + 6/28 = 15/14
    In mixed form: 11/14

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