Add 9/36 and 72/14, Solve 9/36 + 5 2/14 as a fraction

Add 9/36 and 72/14

1^st number: 9/36, 2^nd number: 5 2/14

9/36 + 72/14 is 151/28.

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,
72/14 = 72 × 18/14 × 18 = 1296/252
Add the two like fractions:
63/252 + 1296/252 = 63 + 1296/252 = 1359/252
1359/252 simplified gives 151/28
So, 9/36 + 72/14 = 151/28
In mixed form: 511/28

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