Add 9/70 and 18/84
9/70 + 18/84 is 12/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 84 is 420
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 6 = 420,
9/70 = 9 × 6/70 × 6 = 54/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 5 = 420,
18/84 = 18 × 5/84 × 5 = 90/420 - Add the two like fractions:
54/420 + 90/420 = 54 + 90/420 = 144/420 - 144/420 simplified gives 12/35
- So, 9/70 + 18/84 = 12/35
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