Add 36/14 and 6/49
1st number: 2 8/14, 2nd number: 6/49
36/14 + 6/49 is 132/49.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 49 is 98
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 98 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 7 = 98,
36/14 = 36 × 7/14 × 7 = 252/98 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 2 = 98,
6/49 = 6 × 2/49 × 2 = 12/98 - Add the two like fractions:
252/98 + 12/98 = 252 + 12/98 = 264/98 - 264/98 simplified gives 132/49
- So, 36/14 + 6/49 = 132/49
In mixed form: 234/49
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