Add 14/3 and 32/36
1st number: 4 2/3, 2nd number: 32/36
14/3 + 32/36 is 50/9.
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,
32/36 = 32 × 1/36 × 1 = 32/36 - Add the two like fractions:
168/36 + 32/36 = 168 + 32/36 = 200/36 - 200/36 simplified gives 50/9
- So, 14/3 + 32/36 = 50/9
In mixed form: 55/9
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