Add 14/36 and 20/7, Solve 14/36 + 2 6/7 as a fraction

Add 14/36 and 20/7

1^st number: 14/36, 2^nd number: 2 6/7

14/36 + 20/7 is 409/126.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 7 is 252

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252
For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 7 = 252,
14/36 = 14 × 7/36 × 7 = 98/252
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 36 = 252,
20/7 = 20 × 36/7 × 36 = 720/252
Add the two like fractions:
98/252 + 720/252 = 98 + 720/252 = 818/252
818/252 simplified gives 409/126
So, 14/36 + 20/7 = 409/126
In mixed form: 331/126

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