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Add 3/14 and 9/10

3/14 + 9/10 is 39/35.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 14 and 10 is 70

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 5 = 70,
    3/14 = 3 × 5/14 × 5 = 15/70
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 7 = 70,
    9/10 = 9 × 7/10 × 7 = 63/70
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    15/70 + 63/70 = 15 + 63/70 = 78/70
  5. 78/70 simplified gives 39/35
  6. So, 3/14 + 9/10 = 39/35
    In mixed form: 14/35

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