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Add 36/14 and 16/36

1st number: 2 8/14, 2nd number: 16/36

36/14 + 16/36 is 190/63.

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,
    36/14 = 36 × 18/14 × 18 = 648/252
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 7 = 252,
    16/36 = 16 × 7/36 × 7 = 112/252
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    648/252 + 112/252 = 648 + 112/252 = 760/252
  5. 760/252 simplified gives 190/63
  6. So, 36/14 + 16/36 = 190/63
    In mixed form: 31/63

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