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Add 5/14 and 28/36

5/14 + 28/36 is 143/126.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 18 = 252,
    5/14 = 5 × 18/14 × 18 = 90/252
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 7 = 252,
    28/36 = 28 × 7/36 × 7 = 196/252
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    90/252 + 196/252 = 90 + 196/252 = 286/252
  5. 286/252 simplified gives 143/126
  6. So, 5/14 + 28/36 = 143/126
    In mixed form: 117/126

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