Add 2/36 and 7/14
2/36 + 7/14 is 5/9.
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,
7/14 = 7 × 18/14 × 18 = 126/252 - Add the two like fractions:
14/252 + 126/252 = 14 + 126/252 = 140/252 - 140/252 simplified gives 5/9
- So, 2/36 + 7/14 = 5/9
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