Add 36/14 and 18/3, Solve 2 8/14 + 6 0/3 as a fraction

Add 36/14 and 18/3

1^st number: 2 8/14, 2^nd number: 6 0/3

36/14 + 18/3 is 60/7.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 3 is 42

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42
For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 3 = 42,
36/14 = 36 × 3/14 × 3 = 108/42
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 14 = 42,
18/3 = 18 × 14/3 × 14 = 252/42
Add the two like fractions:
108/42 + 252/42 = 108 + 252/42 = 360/42
360/42 simplified gives 60/7
So, 36/14 + 18/3 = 60/7
In mixed form: 84/7

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