Add 14/36 and 40/60
14/36 + 40/60 is 19/18.
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,
40/60 = 40 × 3/60 × 3 = 120/180 - Add the two like fractions:
70/180 + 120/180 = 70 + 120/180 = 190/180 - 190/180 simplified gives 19/18
- So, 14/36 + 40/60 = 19/18
In mixed form: 11/18
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