Add 9/4 and 14/35
1st number: 2 1/4, 2nd number: 14/35
9/4 + 14/35 is 53/20.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 35 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 35 = 140,
9/4 = 9 × 35/4 × 35 = 315/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 4 = 140,
14/35 = 14 × 4/35 × 4 = 56/140 - Add the two like fractions:
315/140 + 56/140 = 315 + 56/140 = 371/140 - 371/140 simplified gives 53/20
- So, 9/4 + 14/35 = 53/20
In mixed form: 213/20
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