Add 14/49 and 14/70
14/49 + 14/70 is 17/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 49 and 70 is 490
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 490 - For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 10 = 490,
14/49 = 14 × 10/49 × 10 = 140/490 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 7 = 490,
14/70 = 14 × 7/70 × 7 = 98/490 - Add the two like fractions:
140/490 + 98/490 = 140 + 98/490 = 238/490 - 238/490 simplified gives 17/35
- So, 14/49 + 14/70 = 17/35
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