Add 32/14 and 2/36
1st number: 2 4/14, 2nd number: 2/36
32/14 + 2/36 is 295/126.
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,
32/14 = 32 × 18/14 × 18 = 576/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 7 = 252,
2/36 = 2 × 7/36 × 7 = 14/252 - Add the two like fractions:
576/252 + 14/252 = 576 + 14/252 = 590/252 - 590/252 simplified gives 295/126
- So, 32/14 + 2/36 = 295/126
In mixed form: 243/126
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