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Add 36/14 and 2/4

1st number: 2 8/14, 2nd number: 2/4

36/14 + 2/4 is 43/14.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 14 and 4 is 28

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 28
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 2 = 28,
    36/14 = 36 × 2/14 × 2 = 72/28
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 7 = 28,
    2/4 = 2 × 7/4 × 7 = 14/28
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    72/28 + 14/28 = 72 + 14/28 = 86/28
  5. 86/28 simplified gives 43/14
  6. So, 36/14 + 2/4 = 43/14
    In mixed form: 31/14

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