Add 36/15 and 14/10, Solve 2 6/15 + 1 4/10 as a fraction

Add 36/15 and 14/10

1^st number: 2 6/15, 2^nd number: 1 4/10

36/15 + 14/10 is 19/5.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 10 is 30

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30
For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 2 = 30,
36/15 = 36 × 2/15 × 2 = 72/30
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 3 = 30,
14/10 = 14 × 3/10 × 3 = 42/30
Add the two like fractions:
72/30 + 42/30 = 72 + 42/30 = 114/30
114/30 simplified gives 19/5
So, 36/15 + 14/10 = 19/5
In mixed form: 34/5

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