Add 36/14 and 27/5
1st number: 2 8/14, 2nd number: 5 2/5
36/14 + 27/5 is 279/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 5 is 70
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 5 = 70,
36/14 = 36 × 5/14 × 5 = 180/70 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 14 = 70,
27/5 = 27 × 14/5 × 14 = 378/70 - Add the two like fractions:
180/70 + 378/70 = 180 + 378/70 = 558/70 - 558/70 simplified gives 279/35
- So, 36/14 + 27/5 = 279/35
In mixed form: 734/35
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