Add 14/36 and 5/14
14/36 + 5/14 is 47/63.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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,
14/36 = 14 × 7/36 × 7 = 98/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 18 = 252,
5/14 = 5 × 18/14 × 18 = 90/252 - Add the two like fractions:
98/252 + 90/252 = 98 + 90/252 = 188/252 - 188/252 simplified gives 47/63
- So, 14/36 + 5/14 = 47/63
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