Add 8/14 and 9/36
8/14 + 9/36 is 23/28.
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,
9/36 = 9 × 7/36 × 7 = 63/252 - Add the two like fractions:
144/252 + 63/252 = 144 + 63/252 = 207/252 - 207/252 simplified gives 23/28
- So, 8/14 + 9/36 = 23/28
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