Add 2/36 and 28/14, Solve 2/36 + 2 0/14 as a fraction

Add 2/36 and 28/14

1^st number: 2/36, 2^nd number: 2 0/14

2/36 + 28/14 is 37/18.

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
For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 7 = 252,
2/36 = 2 × 7/36 × 7 = 14/252
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 18 = 252,
28/14 = 28 × 18/14 × 18 = 504/252
Add the two like fractions:
14/252 + 504/252 = 14 + 504/252 = 518/252
518/252 simplified gives 37/18
So, 2/36 + 28/14 = 37/18
In mixed form: 21/18

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