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Add 4/2 and 3/6

1st number: 2 0/2, 2nd number: 3/6

4/2 + 3/6 is 5/2.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 2 and 6 is 6

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 6
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 3 = 6,
    4/2 = 4 × 3/2 × 3 = 12/6
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 1 = 6,
    3/6 = 3 × 1/6 × 1 = 3/6
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    12/6 + 3/6 = 12 + 3/6 = 15/6
  5. 15/6 simplified gives 5/2
  6. So, 4/2 + 3/6 = 5/2
    In mixed form: 21/2

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