Add 2/10 and 4/14
2/10 + 4/14 is 17/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 14 is 70
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 7 = 70,
2/10 = 2 × 7/10 × 7 = 14/70 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 5 = 70,
4/14 = 4 × 5/14 × 5 = 20/70 - Add the two like fractions:
14/70 + 20/70 = 14 + 20/70 = 34/70 - 34/70 simplified gives 17/35
- So, 2/10 + 4/14 = 17/35
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