Add 72/14 and 8/36, Solve 5 2/14 + 8/36 as a fraction

Add 72/14 and 8/36

1^st number: 5 2/14, 2^nd number: 8/36

72/14 + 8/36 is 338/63.

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,
72/14 = 72 × 18/14 × 18 = 1296/252
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 7 = 252,
8/36 = 8 × 7/36 × 7 = 56/252
Add the two like fractions:
1296/252 + 56/252 = 1296 + 56/252 = 1352/252
1352/252 simplified gives 338/63
So, 72/14 + 8/36 = 338/63
In mixed form: 523/63

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