Add 14/16 and 7/36
14/16 + 7/36 is 77/72.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 36 is 144
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 9 = 144,
14/16 = 14 × 9/16 × 9 = 126/144 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 4 = 144,
7/36 = 7 × 4/36 × 4 = 28/144 - Add the two like fractions:
126/144 + 28/144 = 126 + 28/144 = 154/144 - 154/144 simplified gives 77/72
- So, 14/16 + 7/36 = 77/72
In mixed form: 15/72
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