Add 9/14 and 36/80
9/14 + 36/80 is 153/140.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 80 is 560
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 40 = 560,
9/14 = 9 × 40/14 × 40 = 360/560 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 7 = 560,
36/80 = 36 × 7/80 × 7 = 252/560 - Add the two like fractions:
360/560 + 252/560 = 360 + 252/560 = 612/560 - 612/560 simplified gives 153/140
- So, 9/14 + 36/80 = 153/140
In mixed form: 113/140
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