Add 14/36 and 2/9
14/36 + 2/9 is 11/18.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 9 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 9 × 4 = 36,
2/9 = 2 × 4/9 × 4 = 8/36 - Add the two like fractions:
14/36 + 8/36 = 14 + 8/36 = 22/36 - 22/36 simplified gives 11/18
- So, 14/36 + 2/9 = 11/18
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