Add 6/2 and 64/36
1st number: 3 0/2, 2nd number: 1 28/36
6/2 + 64/36 is 43/9.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 36 is 36
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 18 = 36,
6/2 = 6 × 18/2 × 18 = 108/36 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 1 = 36,
64/36 = 64 × 1/36 × 1 = 64/36 - Add the two like fractions:
108/36 + 64/36 = 108 + 64/36 = 172/36 - 172/36 simplified gives 43/9
- So, 6/2 + 64/36 = 43/9
In mixed form: 47/9
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