Add 12/14 and 9/35
12/14 + 9/35 is 39/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 5 = 70,
12/14 = 12 × 5/14 × 5 = 60/70 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 2 = 70,
9/35 = 9 × 2/35 × 2 = 18/70 - Add the two like fractions:
60/70 + 18/70 = 60 + 18/70 = 78/70 - 78/70 simplified gives 39/35
- So, 12/14 + 9/35 = 39/35
In mixed form: 14/35
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