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Add 36/28 and 2/14

1st number: 1 8/28, 2nd number: 2/14

36/28 + 2/14 is 10/7.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 28 and 14 is 28

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 28
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 1 = 28,
    36/28 = 36 × 1/28 × 1 = 36/28
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 2 = 28,
    2/14 = 2 × 2/14 × 2 = 4/28
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    36/28 + 4/28 = 36 + 4/28 = 40/28
  5. 40/28 simplified gives 10/7
  6. So, 36/28 + 2/14 = 10/7
    In mixed form: 13/7

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