Add 9/35 and 56/70
9/35 + 56/70 is 37/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 70 is 70
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 2 = 70,
9/35 = 9 × 2/35 × 2 = 18/70 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 1 = 70,
56/70 = 56 × 1/70 × 1 = 56/70 - Add the two like fractions:
18/70 + 56/70 = 18 + 56/70 = 74/70 - 74/70 simplified gives 37/35
- So, 9/35 + 56/70 = 37/35
In mixed form: 12/35
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