Add 5/84 and 14/36
5/84 + 14/36 is 113/252.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 84 and 36 is 252
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252 - For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 3 = 252,
5/84 = 5 × 3/84 × 3 = 15/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 7 = 252,
14/36 = 14 × 7/36 × 7 = 98/252 - Add the two like fractions:
15/252 + 98/252 = 15 + 98/252 = 113/252 - So, 5/84 + 14/36 = 113/252
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 10/84+14/36 5/84+28/36 5/84+14/72 15/84+14/36 5/84+42/36 25/84+14/36 5/84+70/36 35/84+14/36 5/84+98/36