Add 14/24 and 3/36
14/24 + 3/36 is 2/3.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 36 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 3 = 72,
14/24 = 14 × 3/24 × 3 = 42/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 2 = 72,
3/36 = 3 × 2/36 × 2 = 6/72 - Add the two like fractions:
42/72 + 6/72 = 42 + 6/72 = 48/72 - 48/72 simplified gives 2/3
- So, 14/24 + 3/36 = 2/3
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