Add 15/36 and 36/14
1st number: 15/36, 2nd number: 2 8/14
15/36 + 36/14 is 251/84.
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,
36/14 = 36 × 18/14 × 18 = 648/252 - Add the two like fractions:
105/252 + 648/252 = 105 + 648/252 = 753/252 - 753/252 simplified gives 251/84
- So, 15/36 + 36/14 = 251/84
In mixed form: 283/84
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