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Add 1/14 and 6/36

1/14 + 6/36 is 5/21.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 18 = 252,
    1/14 = 1 × 18/14 × 18 = 18/252
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 7 = 252,
    6/36 = 6 × 7/36 × 7 = 42/252
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    18/252 + 42/252 = 18 + 42/252 = 60/252
  5. 60/252 simplified gives 5/21
  6. So, 1/14 + 6/36 = 5/21

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