Add 14/36 and 2/6
14/36 + 2/6 is 13/18.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 6 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 6 × 6 = 36,
2/6 = 2 × 6/6 × 6 = 12/36 - Add the two like fractions:
14/36 + 12/36 = 14 + 12/36 = 26/36 - 26/36 simplified gives 13/18
- So, 14/36 + 2/6 = 13/18
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