Add 36/16 and 42/14, Solve 2 4/16 + 3 0/14 as a fraction

Add 36/16 and 42/14

1^st number: 2 4/16, 2^nd number: 3 0/14

36/16 + 42/14 is 21/4.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 14 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 14 × 8 = 112,
42/14 = 42 × 8/14 × 8 = 336/112
Add the two like fractions:
252/112 + 336/112 = 252 + 336/112 = 588/112
588/112 simplified gives 21/4
So, 36/16 + 42/14 = 21/4
In mixed form: 51/4

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