Add 14/10 and 54/28
1st number: 1 4/10, 2nd number: 1 26/28
14/10 + 54/28 is 233/70.
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,
54/28 = 54 × 5/28 × 5 = 270/140 - Add the two like fractions:
196/140 + 270/140 = 196 + 270/140 = 466/140 - 466/140 simplified gives 233/70
- So, 14/10 + 54/28 = 233/70
In mixed form: 323/70
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