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Add 6/2 and 28/72

1st number: 3 0/2, 2nd number: 28/72

6/2 + 28/72 is 61/18.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 36 = 72,
    6/2 = 6 × 36/2 × 36 = 216/72
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
    28/72 = 28 × 1/72 × 1 = 28/72
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    216/72 + 28/72 = 216 + 28/72 = 244/72
  5. 244/72 simplified gives 61/18
  6. So, 6/2 + 28/72 = 61/18
    In mixed form: 37/18

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