Add 14/3 and 3/36
1st number: 4 2/3, 2nd number: 3/36
14/3 + 3/36 is 19/4.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 36 is 36
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 12 = 36,
14/3 = 14 × 12/3 × 12 = 168/36 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 1 = 36,
3/36 = 3 × 1/36 × 1 = 3/36 - Add the two like fractions:
168/36 + 3/36 = 168 + 3/36 = 171/36 - 171/36 simplified gives 19/4
- So, 14/3 + 3/36 = 19/4
In mixed form: 43/4
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