Add 14/36 and 75/20
1st number: 14/36, 2nd number: 3 15/20
14/36 + 75/20 is 149/36.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 20 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 20 × 9 = 180,
75/20 = 75 × 9/20 × 9 = 675/180 - Add the two like fractions:
70/180 + 675/180 = 70 + 675/180 = 745/180 - 745/180 simplified gives 149/36
- So, 14/36 + 75/20 = 149/36
In mixed form: 45/36
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