Add 7/14 and 25/36
7/14 + 25/36 is 43/36.
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,
7/14 = 7 × 18/14 × 18 = 126/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 7 = 252,
25/36 = 25 × 7/36 × 7 = 175/252 - Add the two like fractions:
126/252 + 175/252 = 126 + 175/252 = 301/252 - 301/252 simplified gives 43/36
- So, 7/14 + 25/36 = 43/36
In mixed form: 17/36
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