Add 14/42 and 9/35
14/42 + 9/35 is 62/105.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 35 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 5 = 210,
14/42 = 14 × 5/42 × 5 = 70/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 6 = 210,
9/35 = 9 × 6/35 × 6 = 54/210 - Add the two like fractions:
70/210 + 54/210 = 70 + 54/210 = 124/210 - 124/210 simplified gives 62/105
- So, 14/42 + 9/35 = 62/105
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