Add 28/36 and 3/14
28/36 + 3/14 is 125/126.
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,
28/36 = 28 × 7/36 × 7 = 196/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 18 = 252,
3/14 = 3 × 18/14 × 18 = 54/252 - Add the two like fractions:
196/252 + 54/252 = 196 + 54/252 = 250/252 - 250/252 simplified gives 125/126
- So, 28/36 + 3/14 = 125/126
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