Add 36/14 and 2/24, Solve 2 8/14 + 2/24 as a fraction

Add 36/14 and 2/24

1^st number: 2 8/14, 2^nd number: 2/24

36/14 + 2/24 is 223/84.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 24 is 168

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 12 = 168,
36/14 = 36 × 12/14 × 12 = 432/168
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
2/24 = 2 × 7/24 × 7 = 14/168
Add the two like fractions:
432/168 + 14/168 = 432 + 14/168 = 446/168
446/168 simplified gives 223/84
So, 36/14 + 2/24 = 223/84
In mixed form: 255/84

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