Add 75/14 and 10/36, Solve 5 5/14 + 10/36 as a fraction

Add 75/14 and 10/36

1^st number: 5 5/14, 2^nd number: 10/36

75/14 + 10/36 is 355/63.

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,
75/14 = 75 × 18/14 × 18 = 1350/252
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 7 = 252,
10/36 = 10 × 7/36 × 7 = 70/252
Add the two like fractions:
1350/252 + 70/252 = 1350 + 70/252 = 1420/252
1420/252 simplified gives 355/63
So, 75/14 + 10/36 = 355/63
In mixed form: 540/63

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