Add 8/14 and 4/36
8/14 + 4/36 is 43/63.
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,
8/14 = 8 × 18/14 × 18 = 144/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 7 = 252,
4/36 = 4 × 7/36 × 7 = 28/252 - Add the two like fractions:
144/252 + 28/252 = 144 + 28/252 = 172/252 - 172/252 simplified gives 43/63
- So, 8/14 + 4/36 = 43/63
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