Add 14/36 and 20/35
14/36 + 20/35 is 121/126.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 35 is 1260
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1260 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 35 = 1260,
14/36 = 14 × 35/36 × 35 = 490/1260 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 36 = 1260,
20/35 = 20 × 36/35 × 36 = 720/1260 - Add the two like fractions:
490/1260 + 720/1260 = 490 + 720/1260 = 1210/1260 - 1210/1260 simplified gives 121/126
- So, 14/36 + 20/35 = 121/126
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