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Add 36/14 and 54/16

1^st number: 2 8/14, 2^nd number: 3 6/16

36/14 + 54/16 is 333/56.

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1. 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
2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 8 = 112,
   36/14 = 36 × 8/14 × 8 = 288/112
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 7 = 112,
   54/16 = 54 × 7/16 × 7 = 378/112
4. Add the two like fractions:
   288/112 + 378/112 = 288 + 378/112 = 666/112
5. 666/112 simplified gives 333/56
6. So, 36/14 + 54/16 = 333/56
   In mixed form: 553/56

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