Add 36/14 and 30/4, Solve 2 8/14 + 7 2/4 as a fraction

Add 36/14 and 30/4

1^st number: 2 8/14, 2^nd number: 7 2/4

36/14 + 30/4 is 141/14.

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
For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 2 = 28,
36/14 = 36 × 2/14 × 2 = 72/28
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 7 = 28,
30/4 = 30 × 7/4 × 7 = 210/28
Add the two like fractions:
72/28 + 210/28 = 72 + 210/28 = 282/28
282/28 simplified gives 141/14
So, 36/14 + 30/4 = 141/14
In mixed form: 101/14

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