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Add 9/35 and 24/14

1st number: 9/35, 2nd number: 1 10/14

9/35 + 24/14 is 69/35.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 35 and 14 is 70

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 2 = 70,
    9/35 = 9 × 2/35 × 2 = 18/70
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 5 = 70,
    24/14 = 24 × 5/14 × 5 = 120/70
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    18/70 + 120/70 = 18 + 120/70 = 138/70
  5. 138/70 simplified gives 69/35
  6. So, 9/35 + 24/14 = 69/35
    In mixed form: 134/35

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