Add 14/36 and 9/96
14/36 + 9/96 is 139/288.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 96 is 288
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 8 = 288,
14/36 = 14 × 8/36 × 8 = 112/288 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 3 = 288,
9/96 = 9 × 3/96 × 3 = 27/288 - Add the two like fractions:
112/288 + 27/288 = 112 + 27/288 = 139/288 - So, 14/36 + 9/96 = 139/288
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