Add 36/14 and 27/16, Solve 2 8/14 + 1 11/16 as a fraction

Add 36/14 and 27/16

1^st number: 2 8/14, 2^nd number: 1 11/16

36/14 + 27/16 is 477/112.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 16 is 112

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 112
For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 8 = 112,
36/14 = 36 × 8/14 × 8 = 288/112
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 7 = 112,
27/16 = 27 × 7/16 × 7 = 189/112
Add the two like fractions:
288/112 + 189/112 = 288 + 189/112 = 477/112
So, 36/14 + 27/16 = 477/112
In mixed form: 429/112

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