Add 14/56 and 4/35
14/56 + 4/35 is 51/140.
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,
4/35 = 4 × 8/35 × 8 = 32/280 - Add the two like fractions:
70/280 + 32/280 = 70 + 32/280 = 102/280 - 102/280 simplified gives 51/140
- So, 14/56 + 4/35 = 51/140
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 28/56+4/35 14/56+8/35 14/56+4/70 42/56+4/35 14/56+12/35 70/56+4/35 14/56+20/35 98/56+4/35 14/56+28/35