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Add 75/90 and 14/70

75/90 + 14/70 is 31/30.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 90 and 70 is 630

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 7 = 630,
    75/90 = 75 × 7/90 × 7 = 525/630
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 9 = 630,
    14/70 = 14 × 9/70 × 9 = 126/630
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    525/630 + 126/630 = 525 + 126/630 = 651/630
  5. 651/630 simplified gives 31/30
  6. So, 75/90 + 14/70 = 31/30
    In mixed form: 11/30

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