Add 36/30 and 9/14
1st number: 1 6/30, 2nd number: 9/14
36/30 + 9/14 is 129/70.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 14 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
36/30 = 36 × 7/30 × 7 = 252/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 15 = 210,
9/14 = 9 × 15/14 × 15 = 135/210 - Add the two like fractions:
252/210 + 135/210 = 252 + 135/210 = 387/210 - 387/210 simplified gives 129/70
- So, 36/30 + 9/14 = 129/70
In mixed form: 159/70
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