Add 36/16 and 14/7, Solve 2 4/16 + 2 0/7 as a fraction

Add 36/16 and 14/7

1^st number: 2 4/16, 2^nd number: 2 0/7

36/16 + 14/7 is 17/4.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 7 is 112

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 112
For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 7 = 112,
36/16 = 36 × 7/16 × 7 = 252/112
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 16 = 112,
14/7 = 14 × 16/7 × 16 = 224/112
Add the two like fractions:
252/112 + 224/112 = 252 + 224/112 = 476/112
476/112 simplified gives 17/4
So, 36/16 + 14/7 = 17/4
In mixed form: 41/4

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