Add 14/36 and 9/56
14/36 + 9/56 is 277/504.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 56 is 504
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 14 = 504,
14/36 = 14 × 14/36 × 14 = 196/504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 9 = 504,
9/56 = 9 × 9/56 × 9 = 81/504 - Add the two like fractions:
196/504 + 81/504 = 196 + 81/504 = 277/504 - So, 14/36 + 9/56 = 277/504
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