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Add 3/14 and 9/35

3/14 + 9/35 is 33/70.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 14 and 35 is 70

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 5 = 70,
    3/14 = 3 × 5/14 × 5 = 15/70
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 2 = 70,
    9/35 = 9 × 2/35 × 2 = 18/70
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    15/70 + 18/70 = 15 + 18/70 = 33/70
  5. So, 3/14 + 9/35 = 33/70

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