Add 3/36 and 16/14
1st number: 3/36, 2nd number: 1 2/14
3/36 + 16/14 is 103/84.
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,
3/36 = 3 × 7/36 × 7 = 21/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 18 = 252,
16/14 = 16 × 18/14 × 18 = 288/252 - Add the two like fractions:
21/252 + 288/252 = 21 + 288/252 = 309/252 - 309/252 simplified gives 103/84
- So, 3/36 + 16/14 = 103/84
In mixed form: 119/84
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