Add 14/70 and 7/18, Solve 14/70 + 7/18 as a fraction

Add 14/70 and 7/18

14/70 + 7/18 is 53/90.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 18 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 18 × 35 = 630,
7/18 = 7 × 35/18 × 35 = 245/630
Add the two like fractions:
126/630 + 245/630 = 126 + 245/630 = 371/630
371/630 simplified gives 53/90
So, 14/70 + 7/18 = 53/90

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