Add 10/14 and 28/56
10/14 + 28/56 is 17/14.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 56 is 56
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 56 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 4 = 56,
10/14 = 10 × 4/14 × 4 = 40/56 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 1 = 56,
28/56 = 28 × 1/56 × 1 = 28/56 - Add the two like fractions:
40/56 + 28/56 = 40 + 28/56 = 68/56 - 68/56 simplified gives 17/14
- So, 10/14 + 28/56 = 17/14
In mixed form: 13/14
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