Add 3/2 and 14/70
1st number: 1 1/2, 2nd number: 14/70
3/2 + 14/70 is 17/10.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 70 is 70
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 35 = 70,
3/2 = 3 × 35/2 × 35 = 105/70 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 1 = 70,
14/70 = 14 × 1/70 × 1 = 14/70 - Add the two like fractions:
105/70 + 14/70 = 105 + 14/70 = 119/70 - 119/70 simplified gives 17/10
- So, 3/2 + 14/70 = 17/10
In mixed form: 17/10
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