Add 3/12 and 36/14, Solve 3/12 + 2 8/14 as a fraction

Add 3/12 and 36/14

1^st number: 3/12, 2^nd number: 2 8/14

3/12 + 36/14 is 79/28.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 14 is 84

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 7 = 84,
3/12 = 3 × 7/12 × 7 = 21/84
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 6 = 84,
36/14 = 36 × 6/14 × 6 = 216/84
Add the two like fractions:
21/84 + 216/84 = 21 + 216/84 = 237/84
237/84 simplified gives 79/28
So, 3/12 + 36/14 = 79/28
In mixed form: 223/28

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