Add 14/56 and 18/70
14/56 + 18/70 is 71/140.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 70 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
14/56 = 14 × 5/56 × 5 = 70/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 4 = 280,
18/70 = 18 × 4/70 × 4 = 72/280 - Add the two like fractions:
70/280 + 72/280 = 70 + 72/280 = 142/280 - 142/280 simplified gives 71/140
- So, 14/56 + 18/70 = 71/140
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