Add 5/14 and 35/36
5/14 + 35/36 is 335/252.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 36 is 252
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 18 = 252,
5/14 = 5 × 18/14 × 18 = 90/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 7 = 252,
35/36 = 35 × 7/36 × 7 = 245/252 - Add the two like fractions:
90/252 + 245/252 = 90 + 245/252 = 335/252 - So, 5/14 + 35/36 = 335/252
In mixed form: 183/252
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