Add 14/36 and 2/30
14/36 + 2/30 is 41/90.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 30 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
14/36 = 14 × 5/36 × 5 = 70/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 6 = 180,
2/30 = 2 × 6/30 × 6 = 12/180 - Add the two like fractions:
70/180 + 12/180 = 70 + 12/180 = 82/180 - 82/180 simplified gives 41/90
- So, 14/36 + 2/30 = 41/90
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