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Add 14/2 and 36/56

1st number: 7 0/2, 2nd number: 36/56

14/2 + 36/56 is 107/14.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 2 and 56 is 56

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 56
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 28 = 56,
    14/2 = 14 × 28/2 × 28 = 392/56
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 1 = 56,
    36/56 = 36 × 1/56 × 1 = 36/56
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    392/56 + 36/56 = 392 + 36/56 = 428/56
  5. 428/56 simplified gives 107/14
  6. So, 14/2 + 36/56 = 107/14
    In mixed form: 79/14

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