Add 18/35 and 7/14
18/35 + 7/14 is 71/70.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 14 is 70
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 2 = 70,
18/35 = 18 × 2/35 × 2 = 36/70 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 5 = 70,
7/14 = 7 × 5/14 × 5 = 35/70 - Add the two like fractions:
36/70 + 35/70 = 36 + 35/70 = 71/70 - So, 18/35 + 7/14 = 71/70
In mixed form: 11/70
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