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Add 15/14 and 9/35

1st number: 1 1/14, 2nd number: 9/35

15/14 + 9/35 is 93/70.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 14 and 35 is 70

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 5 = 70,
    15/14 = 15 × 5/14 × 5 = 75/70
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 2 = 70,
    9/35 = 9 × 2/35 × 2 = 18/70
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    75/70 + 18/70 = 75 + 18/70 = 93/70
  5. So, 15/14 + 9/35 = 93/70
    In mixed form: 123/70

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