Add 9/14 and 5/36
9/14 + 5/36 is 197/252.
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,
5/36 = 5 × 7/36 × 7 = 35/252 - Add the two like fractions:
162/252 + 35/252 = 162 + 35/252 = 197/252 - So, 9/14 + 5/36 = 197/252
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