Add 48/7 and 6/36, Solve 6 6/7 + 6/36 as a fraction

Add 48/7 and 6/36

1^st number: 6 6/7, 2^nd number: 6/36

48/7 + 6/36 is 295/42.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 36 is 252

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252
For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 36 = 252,
48/7 = 48 × 36/7 × 36 = 1728/252
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 7 = 252,
6/36 = 6 × 7/36 × 7 = 42/252
Add the two like fractions:
1728/252 + 42/252 = 1728 + 42/252 = 1770/252
1770/252 simplified gives 295/42
So, 48/7 + 6/36 = 295/42
In mixed form: 71/42

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