Add 42/14 and 5/36, Solve 3 0/14 + 5/36 as a fraction

Add 42/14 and 5/36

1^st number: 3 0/14, 2^nd number: 5/36

42/14 + 5/36 is 113/36.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 36 is 252

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252
For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 18 = 252,
42/14 = 42 × 18/14 × 18 = 756/252
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 7 = 252,
5/36 = 5 × 7/36 × 7 = 35/252
Add the two like fractions:
756/252 + 35/252 = 756 + 35/252 = 791/252
791/252 simplified gives 113/36
So, 42/14 + 5/36 = 113/36
In mixed form: 35/36

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