Add 15/36 and 3/14
15/36 + 3/14 is 53/84.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 14 is 252
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 7 = 252,
15/36 = 15 × 7/36 × 7 = 105/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 18 = 252,
3/14 = 3 × 18/14 × 18 = 54/252 - Add the two like fractions:
105/252 + 54/252 = 105 + 54/252 = 159/252 - 159/252 simplified gives 53/84
- So, 15/36 + 3/14 = 53/84
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