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Add 8/14 and 6/36

8/14 + 6/36 is 31/42.

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,
    6/36 = 6 × 7/36 × 7 = 42/252
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    144/252 + 42/252 = 144 + 42/252 = 186/252
  5. 186/252 simplified gives 31/42
  6. So, 8/14 + 6/36 = 31/42

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