Add 14/56 and 18/35
14/56 + 18/35 is 107/140.
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,
18/35 = 18 × 8/35 × 8 = 144/280 - Add the two like fractions:
70/280 + 144/280 = 70 + 144/280 = 214/280 - 214/280 simplified gives 107/140
- So, 14/56 + 18/35 = 107/140
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