Add 14/35 and 21/70
14/35 + 21/70 is 7/10.
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,
14/35 = 14 × 2/35 × 2 = 28/70 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 1 = 70,
21/70 = 21 × 1/70 × 1 = 21/70 - Add the two like fractions:
28/70 + 21/70 = 28 + 21/70 = 49/70 - 49/70 simplified gives 7/10
- So, 14/35 + 21/70 = 7/10
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