Add 14/28 and 48/70
14/28 + 48/70 is 83/70.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 70 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 70 × 2 = 140,
48/70 = 48 × 2/70 × 2 = 96/140 - Add the two like fractions:
70/140 + 96/140 = 70 + 96/140 = 166/140 - 166/140 simplified gives 83/70
- So, 14/28 + 48/70 = 83/70
In mixed form: 113/70
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