Add 75/14 and 28/36, Solve 5 5/14 + 28/36 as a fraction

Add 75/14 and 28/36

1^st number: 5 5/14, 2^nd number: 28/36

75/14 + 28/36 is 773/126.

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,
28/36 = 28 × 7/36 × 7 = 196/252
Add the two like fractions:
1350/252 + 196/252 = 1350 + 196/252 = 1546/252
1546/252 simplified gives 773/126
So, 75/14 + 28/36 = 773/126
In mixed form: 617/126

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