Add 14/36 and 4/21
14/36 + 4/21 is 73/126.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 21 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 21 × 12 = 252,
4/21 = 4 × 12/21 × 12 = 48/252 - Add the two like fractions:
98/252 + 48/252 = 98 + 48/252 = 146/252 - 146/252 simplified gives 73/126
- So, 14/36 + 4/21 = 73/126
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