Add 6/8 and 28/36
6/8 + 28/36 is 55/36.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 36 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 9 = 72,
6/8 = 6 × 9/8 × 9 = 54/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 2 = 72,
28/36 = 28 × 2/36 × 2 = 56/72 - Add the two like fractions:
54/72 + 56/72 = 54 + 56/72 = 110/72 - 110/72 simplified gives 55/36
- So, 6/8 + 28/36 = 55/36
In mixed form: 119/36
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