Add 2/36 and 14/4
1st number: 2/36, 2nd number: 3 2/4
2/36 + 14/4 is 32/9.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 4 is 36
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 1 = 36,
2/36 = 2 × 1/36 × 1 = 2/36 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 9 = 36,
14/4 = 14 × 9/4 × 9 = 126/36 - Add the two like fractions:
2/36 + 126/36 = 2 + 126/36 = 128/36 - 128/36 simplified gives 32/9
- So, 2/36 + 14/4 = 32/9
In mixed form: 35/9
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