Add 14/25 and 18/36
14/25 + 18/36 is 53/50.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 36 is 900
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 900 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 36 = 900,
14/25 = 14 × 36/25 × 36 = 504/900 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 25 = 900,
18/36 = 18 × 25/36 × 25 = 450/900 - Add the two like fractions:
504/900 + 450/900 = 504 + 450/900 = 954/900 - 954/900 simplified gives 53/50
- So, 14/25 + 18/36 = 53/50
In mixed form: 13/50
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