Add 14/36 and 63/84
14/36 + 63/84 is 41/36.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 84 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 84 × 3 = 252,
63/84 = 63 × 3/84 × 3 = 189/252 - Add the two like fractions:
98/252 + 189/252 = 98 + 189/252 = 287/252 - 287/252 simplified gives 41/36
- So, 14/36 + 63/84 = 41/36
In mixed form: 15/36
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