Add 70/84 and 14/18
70/84 + 14/18 is 29/18.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 84 and 18 is 252
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252 - For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 3 = 252,
70/84 = 70 × 3/84 × 3 = 210/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 14 = 252,
14/18 = 14 × 14/18 × 14 = 196/252 - Add the two like fractions:
210/252 + 196/252 = 210 + 196/252 = 406/252 - 406/252 simplified gives 29/18
- So, 70/84 + 14/18 = 29/18
In mixed form: 111/18
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