Add 14/18 and 40/70
14/18 + 40/70 is 85/63.
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,
40/70 = 40 × 9/70 × 9 = 360/630 - Add the two like fractions:
490/630 + 360/630 = 490 + 360/630 = 850/630 - 850/630 simplified gives 85/63
- So, 14/18 + 40/70 = 85/63
In mixed form: 122/63
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