Add 3/36 and 30/14, Solve 3/36 + 2 2/14 as a fraction

Add 3/36 and 30/14

1^st number: 3/36, 2^nd number: 2 2/14

3/36 + 30/14 is 187/84.

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,
3/36 = 3 × 7/36 × 7 = 21/252
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 18 = 252,
30/14 = 30 × 18/14 × 18 = 540/252
Add the two like fractions:
21/252 + 540/252 = 21 + 540/252 = 561/252
561/252 simplified gives 187/84
So, 3/36 + 30/14 = 187/84
In mixed form: 219/84

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