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Add 8/14 and 28/36

8/14 + 28/36 is 85/63.

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,
    8/14 = 8 × 18/14 × 18 = 144/252
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 7 = 252,
    28/36 = 28 × 7/36 × 7 = 196/252
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    144/252 + 196/252 = 144 + 196/252 = 340/252
  5. 340/252 simplified gives 85/63
  6. So, 8/14 + 28/36 = 85/63
    In mixed form: 122/63

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