Add 49/8 and 6/36
1st number: 6 1/8, 2nd number: 6/36
49/8 + 6/36 is 151/24.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 36 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 9 = 72,
49/8 = 49 × 9/8 × 9 = 441/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 2 = 72,
6/36 = 6 × 2/36 × 2 = 12/72 - Add the two like fractions:
441/72 + 12/72 = 441 + 12/72 = 453/72 - 453/72 simplified gives 151/24
- So, 49/8 + 6/36 = 151/24
In mixed form: 67/24
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