Add 14/56 and 30/70
14/56 + 30/70 is 19/28.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 70 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 70 × 4 = 280,
30/70 = 30 × 4/70 × 4 = 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 + 30/70 = 19/28
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