Add 14/18 and 27/35
14/18 + 27/35 is 488/315.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 35 is 630
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 35 = 630,
14/18 = 14 × 35/18 × 35 = 490/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 18 = 630,
27/35 = 27 × 18/35 × 18 = 486/630 - Add the two like fractions:
490/630 + 486/630 = 490 + 486/630 = 976/630 - 976/630 simplified gives 488/315
- So, 14/18 + 27/35 = 488/315
In mixed form: 1173/315
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