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Add 2/70 and 14/35

2/70 + 14/35 is 3/7.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 1 = 70,
    2/70 = 2 × 1/70 × 1 = 2/70
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 2 = 70,
    14/35 = 14 × 2/35 × 2 = 28/70
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2/70 + 28/70 = 2 + 28/70 = 30/70
  5. 30/70 simplified gives 3/7
  6. So, 2/70 + 14/35 = 3/7

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