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Add 30/14 and 3/36

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

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

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 18 = 252,
    30/14 = 30 × 18/14 × 18 = 540/252
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 7 = 252,
    3/36 = 3 × 7/36 × 7 = 21/252
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    540/252 + 21/252 = 540 + 21/252 = 561/252
  5. 561/252 simplified gives 187/84
  6. So, 30/14 + 3/36 = 187/84
    In mixed form: 219/84

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