Add 3/14 and 9/70
3/14 + 9/70 is 12/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 70 is 70
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 5 = 70,
3/14 = 3 × 5/14 × 5 = 15/70 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 1 = 70,
9/70 = 9 × 1/70 × 1 = 9/70 - Add the two like fractions:
15/70 + 9/70 = 15 + 9/70 = 24/70 - 24/70 simplified gives 12/35
- So, 3/14 + 9/70 = 12/35
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