Add 64/6 and 36/72
1st number: 10 4/6, 2nd number: 36/72
64/6 + 36/72 is 67/6.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 72 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 12 = 72,
64/6 = 64 × 12/6 × 12 = 768/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
36/72 = 36 × 1/72 × 1 = 36/72 - Add the two like fractions:
768/72 + 36/72 = 768 + 36/72 = 804/72 - 804/72 simplified gives 67/6
- So, 64/6 + 36/72 = 67/6
In mixed form: 111/6
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