Add 4/36 and 3/14
4/36 + 3/14 is 41/126.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 14 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 14 × 18 = 252,
3/14 = 3 × 18/14 × 18 = 54/252 - Add the two like fractions:
28/252 + 54/252 = 28 + 54/252 = 82/252 - 82/252 simplified gives 41/126
- So, 4/36 + 3/14 = 41/126
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