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Add 8/12 and 36/6

1^st number: 8/12, 2^nd number: 6 0/6

8/12 + 36/6 is 20/3.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 12 and 6 is 12
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 12
2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 1 = 12,
   8/12 = 8 × 1/12 × 1 = 8/12
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 2 = 12,
   36/6 = 36 × 2/6 × 2 = 72/12
4. Add the two like fractions:
   8/12 + 72/12 = 8 + 72/12 = 80/12
5. 80/12 simplified gives 20/3
6. So, 8/12 + 36/6 = 20/3
   In mixed form: 62/3

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