Add 36/28 and 2/4, Solve 1 8/28 + 2/4 as a fraction

Add 36/28 and 2/4

1^st number: 1 8/28, 2^nd number: 2/4

36/28 + 2/4 is 25/14.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 4 is 28

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 28
For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 1 = 28,
36/28 = 36 × 1/28 × 1 = 36/28
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 7 = 28,
2/4 = 2 × 7/4 × 7 = 14/28
Add the two like fractions:
36/28 + 14/28 = 36 + 14/28 = 50/28
50/28 simplified gives 25/14
So, 36/28 + 2/4 = 25/14
In mixed form: 111/14

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