Add 14/70 and 21/45
14/70 + 21/45 is 2/3.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 45 is 630
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 9 = 630,
14/70 = 14 × 9/70 × 9 = 126/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 14 = 630,
21/45 = 21 × 14/45 × 14 = 294/630 - Add the two like fractions:
126/630 + 294/630 = 126 + 294/630 = 420/630 - 420/630 simplified gives 2/3
- So, 14/70 + 21/45 = 2/3
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