Add 4/6 and 14/36
4/6 + 14/36 is 19/18.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 36 is 36
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 6 = 36,
4/6 = 4 × 6/6 × 6 = 24/36 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 1 = 36,
14/36 = 14 × 1/36 × 1 = 14/36 - Add the two like fractions:
24/36 + 14/36 = 24 + 14/36 = 38/36 - 38/36 simplified gives 19/18
- So, 4/6 + 14/36 = 19/18
In mixed form: 11/18
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