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Add 36/2 and 14/15

1st number: 18 0/2, 2nd number: 14/15

36/2 + 14/15 is 284/15.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 2 and 15 is 30

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 15 = 30,
    36/2 = 36 × 15/2 × 15 = 540/30
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 2 = 30,
    14/15 = 14 × 2/15 × 2 = 28/30
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    540/30 + 28/30 = 540 + 28/30 = 568/30
  5. 568/30 simplified gives 284/15
  6. So, 36/2 + 14/15 = 284/15
    In mixed form: 1814/15

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