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Add 1/14 and 9/10

1/14 + 9/10 is 34/35.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 14 and 10 is 70

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 5 = 70,
    1/14 = 1 × 5/14 × 5 = 5/70
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 7 = 70,
    9/10 = 9 × 7/10 × 7 = 63/70
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    5/70 + 63/70 = 5 + 63/70 = 68/70
  5. 68/70 simplified gives 34/35
  6. So, 1/14 + 9/10 = 34/35

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