Add 36/14 and 9/30
1st number: 2 8/14, 2nd number: 9/30
36/14 + 9/30 is 201/70.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 30 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 15 = 210,
36/14 = 36 × 15/14 × 15 = 540/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
9/30 = 9 × 7/30 × 7 = 63/210 - Add the two like fractions:
540/210 + 63/210 = 540 + 63/210 = 603/210 - 603/210 simplified gives 201/70
- So, 36/14 + 9/30 = 201/70
In mixed form: 261/70
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