Add 42/3 and 2/36, Solve 14 0/3 + 2/36 as a fraction

Add 42/3 and 2/36

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

42/3 + 2/36 is 253/18.

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,
42/3 = 42 × 12/3 × 12 = 504/36
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 1 = 36,
2/36 = 2 × 1/36 × 1 = 2/36
Add the two like fractions:
504/36 + 2/36 = 504 + 2/36 = 506/36
506/36 simplified gives 253/18
So, 42/3 + 2/36 = 253/18
In mixed form: 141/18

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