Add 14/84 and 35/36
14/84 + 35/36 is 41/36.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 84 and 36 is 252
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252 - For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 3 = 252,
14/84 = 14 × 3/84 × 3 = 42/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 7 = 252,
35/36 = 35 × 7/36 × 7 = 245/252 - Add the two like fractions:
42/252 + 245/252 = 42 + 245/252 = 287/252 - 287/252 simplified gives 41/36
- So, 14/84 + 35/36 = 41/36
In mixed form: 15/36
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