Add 6/36 and 21/8, Solve 6/36 + 2 5/8 as a fraction

Add 6/36 and 21/8

1^st number: 6/36, 2^nd number: 2 5/8

6/36 + 21/8 is 67/24.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 8 is 72

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 2 = 72,
6/36 = 6 × 2/36 × 2 = 12/72
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 9 = 72,
21/8 = 21 × 9/8 × 9 = 189/72
Add the two like fractions:
12/72 + 189/72 = 12 + 189/72 = 201/72
201/72 simplified gives 67/24
So, 6/36 + 21/8 = 67/24
In mixed form: 219/24

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