Add 9/14 and 20/36
9/14 + 20/36 is 151/126.
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,
9/14 = 9 × 18/14 × 18 = 162/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 7 = 252,
20/36 = 20 × 7/36 × 7 = 140/252 - Add the two like fractions:
162/252 + 140/252 = 162 + 140/252 = 302/252 - 302/252 simplified gives 151/126
- So, 9/14 + 20/36 = 151/126
In mixed form: 125/126
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