Add 14/18 and 36/70
14/18 + 36/70 is 407/315.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 70 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 70 × 9 = 630,
36/70 = 36 × 9/70 × 9 = 324/630 - Add the two like fractions:
490/630 + 324/630 = 490 + 324/630 = 814/630 - 814/630 simplified gives 407/315
- So, 14/18 + 36/70 = 407/315
In mixed form: 192/315
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