Add 14/70 and 21/8
1st number: 14/70, 2nd number: 2 5/8
14/70 + 21/8 is 113/40.
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,
21/8 = 21 × 35/8 × 35 = 735/280 - Add the two like fractions:
56/280 + 735/280 = 56 + 735/280 = 791/280 - 791/280 simplified gives 113/40
- So, 14/70 + 21/8 = 113/40
In mixed form: 233/40
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