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Add 14/36 and 20/14

1st number: 14/36, 2nd number: 1 6/14

14/36 + 20/14 is 229/126.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 36 and 14 is 252

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 7 = 252,
    14/36 = 14 × 7/36 × 7 = 98/252
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 18 = 252,
    20/14 = 20 × 18/14 × 18 = 360/252
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    98/252 + 360/252 = 98 + 360/252 = 458/252
  5. 458/252 simplified gives 229/126
  6. So, 14/36 + 20/14 = 229/126
    In mixed form: 1103/126

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