Add 15/14 and 84/36, Solve 1 1/14 + 2 12/36 as a fraction

Add 15/14 and 84/36

1^st number: 1 1/14, 2^nd number: 2 12/36

15/14 + 84/36 is 143/42.

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
For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 18 = 252,
15/14 = 15 × 18/14 × 18 = 270/252
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 7 = 252,
84/36 = 84 × 7/36 × 7 = 588/252
Add the two like fractions:
270/252 + 588/252 = 270 + 588/252 = 858/252
858/252 simplified gives 143/42
So, 15/14 + 84/36 = 143/42
In mixed form: 317/42

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