Add 36/6 and 28/30
1st number: 6 0/6, 2nd number: 28/30
36/6 + 28/30 is 104/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 30 is 30
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 5 = 30,
36/6 = 36 × 5/6 × 5 = 180/30 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 1 = 30,
28/30 = 28 × 1/30 × 1 = 28/30 - Add the two like fractions:
180/30 + 28/30 = 180 + 28/30 = 208/30 - 208/30 simplified gives 104/15
- So, 36/6 + 28/30 = 104/15
In mixed form: 614/15
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