Add 9/14 and 27/70
9/14 + 27/70 is 36/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 70 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 70 × 1 = 70,
27/70 = 27 × 1/70 × 1 = 27/70 - Add the two like fractions:
45/70 + 27/70 = 45 + 27/70 = 72/70 - 72/70 simplified gives 36/35
- So, 9/14 + 27/70 = 36/35
In mixed form: 11/35
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