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Add 6/36 and 72/3

1st number: 6/36, 2nd number: 24 0/3

6/36 + 72/3 is 145/6.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 36 and 3 is 36

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 1 = 36,
    6/36 = 6 × 1/36 × 1 = 6/36
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 12 = 36,
    72/3 = 72 × 12/3 × 12 = 864/36
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    6/36 + 864/36 = 6 + 864/36 = 870/36
  5. 870/36 simplified gives 145/6
  6. So, 6/36 + 72/3 = 145/6
    In mixed form: 241/6

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