Add 2/36 and 20/14
1st number: 2/36, 2nd number: 1 6/14
2/36 + 20/14 is 187/126.
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,
2/36 = 2 × 7/36 × 7 = 14/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 18 = 252,
20/14 = 20 × 18/14 × 18 = 360/252 - Add the two like fractions:
14/252 + 360/252 = 14 + 360/252 = 374/252 - 374/252 simplified gives 187/126
- So, 2/36 + 20/14 = 187/126
In mixed form: 161/126
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