Add 64/28 and 14/36
1st number: 2 8/28, 2nd number: 14/36
64/28 + 14/36 is 337/126.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 36 is 252
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 9 = 252,
64/28 = 64 × 9/28 × 9 = 576/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 7 = 252,
14/36 = 14 × 7/36 × 7 = 98/252 - Add the two like fractions:
576/252 + 98/252 = 576 + 98/252 = 674/252 - 674/252 simplified gives 337/126
- So, 64/28 + 14/36 = 337/126
In mixed form: 285/126
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