Add 14/30 and 8/36
14/30 + 8/36 is 31/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 36 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 6 = 180,
14/30 = 14 × 6/30 × 6 = 84/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
8/36 = 8 × 5/36 × 5 = 40/180 - Add the two like fractions:
84/180 + 40/180 = 84 + 40/180 = 124/180 - 124/180 simplified gives 31/45
- So, 14/30 + 8/36 = 31/45
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