Add 90/70 and 14/36, Solve 1 20/70 + 14/36 as a fraction

Add 90/70 and 14/36

1^st number: 1 20/70, 2^nd number: 14/36

90/70 + 14/36 is 211/126.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 36 is 1260

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1260
For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 18 = 1260,
90/70 = 90 × 18/70 × 18 = 1620/1260
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 35 = 1260,
14/36 = 14 × 35/36 × 35 = 490/1260
Add the two like fractions:
1620/1260 + 490/1260 = 1620 + 490/1260 = 2110/1260
2110/1260 simplified gives 211/126
So, 90/70 + 14/36 = 211/126
In mixed form: 185/126

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