Add 6/3 and 3/8
1st number: 2 0/3, 2nd number: 3/8
63 + 38 is 198.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 8 is 24 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 8 = 24,
63 = 6 × 83 × 8 = 4824 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 3 = 24,
38 = 3 × 38 × 3 = 924 - Add the two fractions:
4824 + 924 = 48 + 924 = 5724 - 57/24 simplified gives 198
- So, 6/3 + 3/8 = 19/8
In mixed form: 238
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