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Add 36/14 and 12/18

1st number: 2 8/14, 2nd number: 12/18

36/14 + 12/18 is 68/21.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 14 and 18 is 126

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 9 = 126,
    36/14 = 36 × 9/14 × 9 = 324/126
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 7 = 126,
    12/18 = 12 × 7/18 × 7 = 84/126
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    324/126 + 84/126 = 324 + 84/126 = 408/126
  5. 408/126 simplified gives 68/21
  6. So, 36/14 + 12/18 = 68/21
    In mixed form: 35/21

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