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Add 4/36 and 14/84

4/36 + 14/84 is 5/18.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 7 = 252,
    4/36 = 4 × 7/36 × 7 = 28/252
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 3 = 252,
    14/84 = 14 × 3/84 × 3 = 42/252
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    28/252 + 42/252 = 28 + 42/252 = 70/252
  5. 70/252 simplified gives 5/18
  6. So, 4/36 + 14/84 = 5/18

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