Add 35/70 and 9/21
35/70 + 9/21 is 13/14.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 21 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
35/70 = 35 × 3/70 × 3 = 105/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 10 = 210,
9/21 = 9 × 10/21 × 10 = 90/210 - Add the two like fractions:
105/210 + 90/210 = 105 + 90/210 = 195/210 - 195/210 simplified gives 13/14
- So, 35/70 + 9/21 = 13/14
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