Add 14/70 and 3/36
14/70 + 3/36 is 17/60.
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,
3/36 = 3 × 35/36 × 35 = 105/1260 - Add the two like fractions:
252/1260 + 105/1260 = 252 + 105/1260 = 357/1260 - 357/1260 simplified gives 17/60
- So, 14/70 + 3/36 = 17/60
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