Add 3/35 and 14/70
3/35 + 14/70 is 2/7.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 70 is 70
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 2 = 70,
3/35 = 3 × 2/35 × 2 = 6/70 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 1 = 70,
14/70 = 14 × 1/70 × 1 = 14/70 - Add the two like fractions:
6/70 + 14/70 = 6 + 14/70 = 20/70 - 20/70 simplified gives 2/7
- So, 3/35 + 14/70 = 2/7
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