Add 14/70 and 16/49
14/70 + 16/49 is 129/245.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 49 is 490
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 490 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 7 = 490,
14/70 = 14 × 7/70 × 7 = 98/490 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 10 = 490,
16/49 = 16 × 10/49 × 10 = 160/490 - Add the two like fractions:
98/490 + 160/490 = 98 + 160/490 = 258/490 - 258/490 simplified gives 129/245
- So, 14/70 + 16/49 = 129/245
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