Add 14/6 and 14/70
1st number: 2 2/6, 2nd number: 14/70
14/6 + 14/70 is 38/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 70 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 35 = 210,
14/6 = 14 × 35/6 × 35 = 490/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
14/70 = 14 × 3/70 × 3 = 42/210 - Add the two like fractions:
490/210 + 42/210 = 490 + 42/210 = 532/210 - 532/210 simplified gives 38/15
- So, 14/6 + 14/70 = 38/15
In mixed form: 28/15
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