Add 7/14 and 28/36
7/14 + 28/36 is 23/18.
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,
28/36 = 28 × 7/36 × 7 = 196/252 - Add the two like fractions:
126/252 + 196/252 = 126 + 196/252 = 322/252 - 322/252 simplified gives 23/18
- So, 7/14 + 28/36 = 23/18
In mixed form: 15/18
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