Add 14/5 and 6/56
1st number: 2 4/5, 2nd number: 6/56
14/5 + 6/56 is 407/140.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 56 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 56 = 280,
14/5 = 14 × 56/5 × 56 = 784/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
6/56 = 6 × 5/56 × 5 = 30/280 - Add the two like fractions:
784/280 + 30/280 = 784 + 30/280 = 814/280 - 814/280 simplified gives 407/140
- So, 14/5 + 6/56 = 407/140
In mixed form: 2127/140
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