Add 9/14 and 20/35
9/14 + 20/35 is 17/14.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 35 is 70
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 5 = 70,
9/14 = 9 × 5/14 × 5 = 45/70 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 2 = 70,
20/35 = 20 × 2/35 × 2 = 40/70 - Add the two like fractions:
45/70 + 40/70 = 45 + 40/70 = 85/70 - 85/70 simplified gives 17/14
- So, 9/14 + 20/35 = 17/14
In mixed form: 13/14
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