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Add 36/14 and 25/20

1st number: 2 8/14, 2nd number: 1 5/20

36/14 + 25/20 is 107/28.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 14 and 20 is 140

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 10 = 140,
    36/14 = 36 × 10/14 × 10 = 360/140
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 7 = 140,
    25/20 = 25 × 7/20 × 7 = 175/140
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    360/140 + 175/140 = 360 + 175/140 = 535/140
  5. 535/140 simplified gives 107/28
  6. So, 36/14 + 25/20 = 107/28
    In mixed form: 323/28

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