Add 3/14 and 2/36
3/14 + 2/36 is 17/63.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 36 is 252
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 18 = 252,
3/14 = 3 × 18/14 × 18 = 54/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 7 = 252,
2/36 = 2 × 7/36 × 7 = 14/252 - Add the two like fractions:
54/252 + 14/252 = 54 + 14/252 = 68/252 - 68/252 simplified gives 17/63
- So, 3/14 + 2/36 = 17/63
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