Add 14/36 and 5/70, Solve 14/36 + 5/70 as a fraction

Add 14/36 and 5/70

14/36 + 5/70 is 29/63.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 70 is 1260

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1260
For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 35 = 1260,
14/36 = 14 × 35/36 × 35 = 490/1260
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 18 = 1260,
5/70 = 5 × 18/70 × 18 = 90/1260
Add the two like fractions:
490/1260 + 90/1260 = 490 + 90/1260 = 580/1260
580/1260 simplified gives 29/63
So, 14/36 + 5/70 = 29/63

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