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Add 6/14 and 35/36

6/14 + 35/36 is 353/252.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 18 = 252,
    6/14 = 6 × 18/14 × 18 = 108/252
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 7 = 252,
    35/36 = 35 × 7/36 × 7 = 245/252
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    108/252 + 245/252 = 108 + 245/252 = 353/252
  5. So, 6/14 + 35/36 = 353/252
    In mixed form: 1101/252

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