Add 14/35 and 30/70
14/35 + 30/70 is 29/35.
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,
30/70 = 30 × 1/70 × 1 = 30/70 - Add the two like fractions:
28/70 + 30/70 = 28 + 30/70 = 58/70 - 58/70 simplified gives 29/35
- So, 14/35 + 30/70 = 29/35
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