Add 14/36 and 40/35
1st number: 14/36, 2nd number: 1 5/35
14/36 + 40/35 is 193/126.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 35 is 1260
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1260 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 35 = 1260,
14/36 = 14 × 35/36 × 35 = 490/1260 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 36 = 1260,
40/35 = 40 × 36/35 × 36 = 1440/1260 - Add the two like fractions:
490/1260 + 1440/1260 = 490 + 1440/1260 = 1930/1260 - 1930/1260 simplified gives 193/126
- So, 14/36 + 40/35 = 193/126
In mixed form: 167/126
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