Add 15/14 and 20/36
1st number: 1 1/14, 2nd number: 20/36
15/14 + 20/36 is 205/126.
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,
20/36 = 20 × 7/36 × 7 = 140/252 - Add the two like fractions:
270/252 + 140/252 = 270 + 140/252 = 410/252 - 410/252 simplified gives 205/126
- So, 15/14 + 20/36 = 205/126
In mixed form: 179/126
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