Add 14/10 and 9/36
1st number: 1 4/10, 2nd number: 9/36
14/10 + 9/36 is 33/20.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 36 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 18 = 180,
14/10 = 14 × 18/10 × 18 = 252/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
9/36 = 9 × 5/36 × 5 = 45/180 - Add the two like fractions:
252/180 + 45/180 = 252 + 45/180 = 297/180 - 297/180 simplified gives 33/20
- So, 14/10 + 9/36 = 33/20
In mixed form: 113/20
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