Add 14/36 and 4/84
14/36 + 4/84 is 55/126.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 84 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 84 × 3 = 252,
4/84 = 4 × 3/84 × 3 = 12/252 - Add the two like fractions:
98/252 + 12/252 = 98 + 12/252 = 110/252 - 110/252 simplified gives 55/126
- So, 14/36 + 4/84 = 55/126
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