Add 18/8 and 14/36, Solve 2 2/8 + 14/36 as a fraction

Add 18/8 and 14/36

1^st number: 2 2/8, 2^nd number: 14/36

18/8 + 14/36 is 95/36.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 36 is 72

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 9 = 72,
18/8 = 18 × 9/8 × 9 = 162/72
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 2 = 72,
14/36 = 14 × 2/36 × 2 = 28/72
Add the two like fractions:
162/72 + 28/72 = 162 + 28/72 = 190/72
190/72 simplified gives 95/36
So, 18/8 + 14/36 = 95/36
In mixed form: 223/36

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