Add 14/36 and 25/60
14/36 + 25/60 is 29/36.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 60 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 60 × 3 = 180,
25/60 = 25 × 3/60 × 3 = 75/180 - Add the two like fractions:
70/180 + 75/180 = 70 + 75/180 = 145/180 - 145/180 simplified gives 29/36
- So, 14/36 + 25/60 = 29/36
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