Add 18/21 and 14/70
18/21 + 14/70 is 37/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 70 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 10 = 210,
18/21 = 18 × 10/21 × 10 = 180/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
14/70 = 14 × 3/70 × 3 = 42/210 - Add the two like fractions:
180/210 + 42/210 = 180 + 42/210 = 222/210 - 222/210 simplified gives 37/35
- So, 18/21 + 14/70 = 37/35
In mixed form: 12/35
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