Add 14/10 and 16/28
1st number: 1 4/10, 2nd number: 16/28
14/10 + 16/28 is 69/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 28 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 14 = 140,
14/10 = 14 × 14/10 × 14 = 196/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
16/28 = 16 × 5/28 × 5 = 80/140 - Add the two like fractions:
196/140 + 80/140 = 196 + 80/140 = 276/140 - 276/140 simplified gives 69/35
- So, 14/10 + 16/28 = 69/35
In mixed form: 134/35
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