Add 14/70 and 15/36
14/70 + 15/36 is 37/60.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 36 is 1260
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1260 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 18 = 1260,
14/70 = 14 × 18/70 × 18 = 252/1260 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 35 = 1260,
15/36 = 15 × 35/36 × 35 = 525/1260 - Add the two like fractions:
252/1260 + 525/1260 = 252 + 525/1260 = 777/1260 - 777/1260 simplified gives 37/60
- So, 14/70 + 15/36 = 37/60
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