Add 14/56 and 15/35
14/56 + 15/35 is 19/28.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 35 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
14/56 = 14 × 5/56 × 5 = 70/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 8 = 280,
15/35 = 15 × 8/35 × 8 = 120/280 - Add the two like fractions:
70/280 + 120/280 = 70 + 120/280 = 190/280 - 190/280 simplified gives 19/28
- So, 14/56 + 15/35 = 19/28
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