Add 14/36 and 3/42
14/36 + 3/42 is 29/63.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 42 is 252
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 7 = 252,
14/36 = 14 × 7/36 × 7 = 98/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 6 = 252,
3/42 = 3 × 6/42 × 6 = 18/252 - Add the two like fractions:
98/252 + 18/252 = 98 + 18/252 = 116/252 - 116/252 simplified gives 29/63
- So, 14/36 + 3/42 = 29/63
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