Add 14/36 and 12/28
14/36 + 12/28 is 103/126.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 28 is 252
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 7 = 252,
14/36 = 14 × 7/36 × 7 = 98/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 9 = 252,
12/28 = 12 × 9/28 × 9 = 108/252 - Add the two like fractions:
98/252 + 108/252 = 98 + 108/252 = 206/252 - 206/252 simplified gives 103/126
- So, 14/36 + 12/28 = 103/126
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