Add 14/36 and 14/7
1st number: 14/36, 2nd number: 2 0/7
14/36 + 14/7 is 43/18.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 7 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 7 × 36 = 252,
14/7 = 14 × 36/7 × 36 = 504/252 - Add the two like fractions:
98/252 + 504/252 = 98 + 504/252 = 602/252 - 602/252 simplified gives 43/18
- So, 14/36 + 14/7 = 43/18
In mixed form: 27/18
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