Add 36/6 and 3/8
1st number: 6 0/6, 2nd number: 3/8
36/6 + 3/8 is 51/8.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 8 is 24
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 4 = 24,
36/6 = 36 × 4/6 × 4 = 144/24 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 3 = 24,
3/8 = 3 × 3/8 × 3 = 9/24 - Add the two like fractions:
144/24 + 9/24 = 144 + 9/24 = 153/24 - 153/24 simplified gives 51/8
- So, 36/6 + 3/8 = 51/8
In mixed form: 63/8
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