Add 6/36 and 60/7, Solve 6/36 + 8 4/7 as a fraction

Add 6/36 and 60/7

1^st number: 6/36, 2^nd number: 8 4/7

6/36 + 60/7 is 367/42.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 7 is 252

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252
For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 7 = 252,
6/36 = 6 × 7/36 × 7 = 42/252
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 36 = 252,
60/7 = 60 × 36/7 × 36 = 2160/252
Add the two like fractions:
42/252 + 2160/252 = 42 + 2160/252 = 2202/252
2202/252 simplified gives 367/42
So, 6/36 + 60/7 = 367/42
In mixed form: 831/42

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