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

Add 8/36 and 36/14

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

8/36 + 36/14 is 176/63.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 14 is 252

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252
For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 7 = 252,
8/36 = 8 × 7/36 × 7 = 56/252
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 18 = 252,
36/14 = 36 × 18/14 × 18 = 648/252
Add the two like fractions:
56/252 + 648/252 = 56 + 648/252 = 704/252
704/252 simplified gives 176/63
So, 8/36 + 36/14 = 176/63
In mixed form: 250/63

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