Add 1/14 and 14/36
1/14 + 14/36 is 29/63.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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,
1/14 = 1 × 18/14 × 18 = 18/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 7 = 252,
14/36 = 14 × 7/36 × 7 = 98/252 - Add the two like fractions:
18/252 + 98/252 = 18 + 98/252 = 116/252 - 116/252 simplified gives 29/63
- So, 1/14 + 14/36 = 29/63
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