Add 4/36 and 14/84
4/36 + 14/84 is 5/18.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 84 is 252
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 7 = 252,
4/36 = 4 × 7/36 × 7 = 28/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 3 = 252,
14/84 = 14 × 3/84 × 3 = 42/252 - Add the two like fractions:
28/252 + 42/252 = 28 + 42/252 = 70/252 - 70/252 simplified gives 5/18
- So, 4/36 + 14/84 = 5/18
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