Add 15/14 and 16/36
1st number: 1 1/14, 2nd number: 16/36
15/14 + 16/36 is 191/126.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 36 is 252
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 18 = 252,
15/14 = 15 × 18/14 × 18 = 270/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 7 = 252,
16/36 = 16 × 7/36 × 7 = 112/252 - Add the two like fractions:
270/252 + 112/252 = 270 + 112/252 = 382/252 - 382/252 simplified gives 191/126
- So, 15/14 + 16/36 = 191/126
In mixed form: 165/126
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