Add 14/18 and 28/36
14/18 + 28/36 is 14/9.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 36 is 36
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 2 = 36,
14/18 = 14 × 2/18 × 2 = 28/36 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 1 = 36,
28/36 = 28 × 1/36 × 1 = 28/36 - Add the two like fractions:
28/36 + 28/36 = 28 + 28/36 = 56/36 - 56/36 simplified gives 14/9
- So, 14/18 + 28/36 = 14/9
In mixed form: 15/9
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