Add 14/36 and 36/60
14/36 + 36/60 is 89/90.
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,
36/60 = 36 × 3/60 × 3 = 108/180 - Add the two like fractions:
70/180 + 108/180 = 70 + 108/180 = 178/180 - 178/180 simplified gives 89/90
- So, 14/36 + 36/60 = 89/90
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