Add 14/2 and 3/36
1st number: 7 0/2, 2nd number: 3/36
14/2 + 3/36 is 85/12.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 36 is 36
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 18 = 36,
14/2 = 14 × 18/2 × 18 = 252/36 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 1 = 36,
3/36 = 3 × 1/36 × 1 = 3/36 - Add the two like fractions:
252/36 + 3/36 = 252 + 3/36 = 255/36 - 255/36 simplified gives 85/12
- So, 14/2 + 3/36 = 85/12
In mixed form: 71/12
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