Add 2/36 and 14/30
2/36 + 14/30 is 47/90.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 30 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
2/36 = 2 × 5/36 × 5 = 10/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 6 = 180,
14/30 = 14 × 6/30 × 6 = 84/180 - Add the two like fractions:
10/180 + 84/180 = 10 + 84/180 = 94/180 - 94/180 simplified gives 47/90
- So, 2/36 + 14/30 = 47/90
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