Add 1/2 and 10/14
1/2 + 10/14 is 17/14.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 14 is 14
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 14 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 7 = 14,
1/2 = 1 × 7/2 × 7 = 7/14 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 1 = 14,
10/14 = 10 × 1/14 × 1 = 10/14 - Add the two like fractions:
7/14 + 10/14 = 7 + 10/14 = 17/14 - So, 1/2 + 10/14 = 17/14
In mixed form: 13/14
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