Add 14/35 and 72/90
14/35 + 72/90 is 6/5.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 90 is 630
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 18 = 630,
14/35 = 14 × 18/35 × 18 = 252/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 7 = 630,
72/90 = 72 × 7/90 × 7 = 504/630 - Add the two like fractions:
252/630 + 504/630 = 252 + 504/630 = 756/630 - 756/630 simplified gives 6/5
- So, 14/35 + 72/90 = 6/5
In mixed form: 11/5
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