Add 10/8 and 14/36
1st number: 1 2/8, 2nd number: 14/36
10/8 + 14/36 is 59/36.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 36 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 9 = 72,
10/8 = 10 × 9/8 × 9 = 90/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 2 = 72,
14/36 = 14 × 2/36 × 2 = 28/72 - Add the two like fractions:
90/72 + 28/72 = 90 + 28/72 = 118/72 - 118/72 simplified gives 59/36
- So, 10/8 + 14/36 = 59/36
In mixed form: 123/36
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