Add 6/14 and 36/49
6/14 + 36/49 is 57/49.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 49 is 98
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 98 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 7 = 98,
6/14 = 6 × 7/14 × 7 = 42/98 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 2 = 98,
36/49 = 36 × 2/49 × 2 = 72/98 - Add the two like fractions:
42/98 + 72/98 = 42 + 72/98 = 114/98 - 114/98 simplified gives 57/49
- So, 6/14 + 36/49 = 57/49
In mixed form: 18/49
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