Add 14/70 and 10/56
14/70 + 10/56 is 53/140.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 56 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 4 = 280,
14/70 = 14 × 4/70 × 4 = 56/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
10/56 = 10 × 5/56 × 5 = 50/280 - Add the two like fractions:
56/280 + 50/280 = 56 + 50/280 = 106/280 - 106/280 simplified gives 53/140
- So, 14/70 + 10/56 = 53/140
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