Add 10/14 and 3/8
10/14 + 3/8 is 61/56.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 8 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 8 × 7 = 56,
3/8 = 3 × 7/8 × 7 = 21/56 - Add the two like fractions:
40/56 + 21/56 = 40 + 21/56 = 61/56 - So, 10/14 + 3/8 = 61/56
In mixed form: 15/56
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