Add 36/6 and 14/16
1st number: 6 0/6, 2nd number: 14/16
36/6 + 14/16 is 55/8.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 16 is 48
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 8 = 48,
36/6 = 36 × 8/6 × 8 = 288/48 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 3 = 48,
14/16 = 14 × 3/16 × 3 = 42/48 - Add the two like fractions:
288/48 + 42/48 = 288 + 42/48 = 330/48 - 330/48 simplified gives 55/8
- So, 36/6 + 14/16 = 55/8
In mixed form: 67/8
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