Add 14/28 and 27/35
14/28 + 27/35 is 89/70.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 35 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
14/28 = 14 × 5/28 × 5 = 70/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 4 = 140,
27/35 = 27 × 4/35 × 4 = 108/140 - Add the two like fractions:
70/140 + 108/140 = 70 + 108/140 = 178/140 - 178/140 simplified gives 89/70
- So, 14/28 + 27/35 = 89/70
In mixed form: 119/70
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