Add 4/3 and 14/36, Solve 1 1/3 + 14/36 as a fraction

Add 4/3 and 14/36

1^st number: 1 1/3, 2^nd number: 14/36

4/3 + 14/36 is 31/18.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 36 is 36

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36
For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 12 = 36,
4/3 = 4 × 12/3 × 12 = 48/36
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 1 = 36,
14/36 = 14 × 1/36 × 1 = 14/36
Add the two like fractions:
48/36 + 14/36 = 48 + 14/36 = 62/36
62/36 simplified gives 31/18
So, 4/3 + 14/36 = 31/18
In mixed form: 113/18

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