Add 9/36 and 10/14
9/36 + 10/14 is 27/28.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 14 is 252
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 7 = 252,
9/36 = 9 × 7/36 × 7 = 63/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 18 = 252,
10/14 = 10 × 18/14 × 18 = 180/252 - Add the two like fractions:
63/252 + 180/252 = 63 + 180/252 = 243/252 - 243/252 simplified gives 27/28
- So, 9/36 + 10/14 = 27/28
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