Add 14/70 and 18/4
1st number: 14/70, 2nd number: 4 2/4
14/70 + 18/4 is 47/10.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 4 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 2 = 140,
14/70 = 14 × 2/70 × 2 = 28/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 35 = 140,
18/4 = 18 × 35/4 × 35 = 630/140 - Add the two like fractions:
28/140 + 630/140 = 28 + 630/140 = 658/140 - 658/140 simplified gives 47/10
- So, 14/70 + 18/4 = 47/10
In mixed form: 47/10
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