Add 14/70 and 14/8
1st number: 14/70, 2nd number: 1 6/8
14/70 + 14/8 is 39/20.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 8 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 8 × 35 = 280,
14/8 = 14 × 35/8 × 35 = 490/280 - Add the two like fractions:
56/280 + 490/280 = 56 + 490/280 = 546/280 - 546/280 simplified gives 39/20
- So, 14/70 + 14/8 = 39/20
In mixed form: 119/20
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