Add 6/2 and 2/72
1st number: 3 0/2, 2nd number: 2/72
6/2 + 2/72 is 109/36.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 72 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 36 = 72,
6/2 = 6 × 36/2 × 36 = 216/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
2/72 = 2 × 1/72 × 1 = 2/72 - Add the two like fractions:
216/72 + 2/72 = 216 + 2/72 = 218/72 - 218/72 simplified gives 109/36
- So, 6/2 + 2/72 = 109/36
In mixed form: 31/36
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