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Add 15/14 and 16/36

1st number: 1 1/14, 2nd number: 16/36

15/14 + 16/36 is 191/126.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 18 = 252,
    15/14 = 15 × 18/14 × 18 = 270/252
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 7 = 252,
    16/36 = 16 × 7/36 × 7 = 112/252
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    270/252 + 112/252 = 270 + 112/252 = 382/252
  5. 382/252 simplified gives 191/126
  6. So, 15/14 + 16/36 = 191/126
    In mixed form: 165/126

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