Add 14/35 and 56/81
14/35 + 56/81 is 442/405.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 81 is 2835
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2835 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 81 = 2835,
14/35 = 14 × 81/35 × 81 = 1134/2835 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 35 = 2835,
56/81 = 56 × 35/81 × 35 = 1960/2835 - Add the two like fractions:
1134/2835 + 1960/2835 = 1134 + 1960/2835 = 3094/2835 - 3094/2835 simplified gives 442/405
- So, 14/35 + 56/81 = 442/405
In mixed form: 137/405
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