Add 4/14 and 9/36
4/14 + 9/36 is 15/28.
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,
4/14 = 4 × 18/14 × 18 = 72/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 7 = 252,
9/36 = 9 × 7/36 × 7 = 63/252 - Add the two like fractions:
72/252 + 63/252 = 72 + 63/252 = 135/252 - 135/252 simplified gives 15/28
- So, 4/14 + 9/36 = 15/28
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 8/14+9/36 4/14+18/36 4/28+9/36 4/14+9/72 12/14+9/36 4/14+27/36 4/42+9/36 20/14+9/36 4/14+45/36 4/70+9/36 28/14+9/36 4/14+63/36 4/98+9/36