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Add 14/15 and 36/8

1st number: 14/15, 2nd number: 4 4/8

14/15 + 36/8 is 163/30.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 15 and 8 is 120

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 8 = 120,
    14/15 = 14 × 8/15 × 8 = 112/120
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 15 = 120,
    36/8 = 36 × 15/8 × 15 = 540/120
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    112/120 + 540/120 = 112 + 540/120 = 652/120
  5. 652/120 simplified gives 163/30
  6. So, 14/15 + 36/8 = 163/30
    In mixed form: 513/30

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