Add 36/14 and 8/18, Solve 2 8/14 + 8/18 as a fraction

Add 36/14 and 8/18

1^st number: 2 8/14, 2^nd number: 8/18

36/14 + 8/18 is 190/63.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 18 is 126

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126
For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 9 = 126,
36/14 = 36 × 9/14 × 9 = 324/126
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 7 = 126,
8/18 = 8 × 7/18 × 7 = 56/126
Add the two like fractions:
324/126 + 56/126 = 324 + 56/126 = 380/126
380/126 simplified gives 190/63
So, 36/14 + 8/18 = 190/63
In mixed form: 31/63

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