Add 14/36 and 45/75
14/36 + 45/75 is 89/90.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 75 is 900
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 900 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 25 = 900,
14/36 = 14 × 25/36 × 25 = 350/900 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 12 = 900,
45/75 = 45 × 12/75 × 12 = 540/900 - Add the two like fractions:
350/900 + 540/900 = 350 + 540/900 = 890/900 - 890/900 simplified gives 89/90
- So, 14/36 + 45/75 = 89/90
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