Add 14/36 and 2/18
14/36 + 2/18 is 1/2.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 18 is 36
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 1 = 36,
14/36 = 14 × 1/36 × 1 = 14/36 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 2 = 36,
2/18 = 2 × 2/18 × 2 = 4/36 - Add the two like fractions:
14/36 + 4/36 = 14 + 4/36 = 18/36 - 18/36 simplified gives 1/2
- So, 14/36 + 2/18 = 1/2
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