Add 14/36 and 6/7
14/36 + 6/7 is 157/126.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 7 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 7 × 36 = 252,
6/7 = 6 × 36/7 × 36 = 216/252 - Add the two like fractions:
98/252 + 216/252 = 98 + 216/252 = 314/252 - 314/252 simplified gives 157/126
- So, 14/36 + 6/7 = 157/126
In mixed form: 131/126
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