Add 14/36 and 5/6
14/36 + 5/6 is 11/9.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 6 is 36
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 1 = 36,
14/36 = 14 × 1/36 × 1 = 14/36 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 6 = 36,
5/6 = 5 × 6/6 × 6 = 30/36 - Add the two like fractions:
14/36 + 30/36 = 14 + 30/36 = 44/36 - 44/36 simplified gives 11/9
- So, 14/36 + 5/6 = 11/9
In mixed form: 12/9
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