Add 14/5 and 64/7
1st number: 2 4/5, 2nd number: 9 1/7
14/5 + 64/7 is 418/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 7 is 35
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 35 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 7 = 35,
14/5 = 14 × 7/5 × 7 = 98/35 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 5 = 35,
64/7 = 64 × 5/7 × 5 = 320/35 - Add the two like fractions:
98/35 + 320/35 = 98 + 320/35 = 418/35 - So, 14/5 + 64/7 = 418/35
In mixed form: 1133/35
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