Add 36/6 and 2/28
1st number: 6 0/6, 2nd number: 2/28
36/6 + 2/28 is 85/14.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 28 is 84
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 14 = 84,
36/6 = 36 × 14/6 × 14 = 504/84 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 3 = 84,
2/28 = 2 × 3/28 × 3 = 6/84 - Add the two like fractions:
504/84 + 6/84 = 504 + 6/84 = 510/84 - 510/84 simplified gives 85/14
- So, 36/6 + 2/28 = 85/14
In mixed form: 61/14
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