Add 14/70 and 8/6
1st number: 14/70, 2nd number: 1 2/6
14/70 + 8/6 is 23/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 6 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
14/70 = 14 × 3/70 × 3 = 42/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 35 = 210,
8/6 = 8 × 35/6 × 35 = 280/210 - Add the two like fractions:
42/210 + 280/210 = 42 + 280/210 = 322/210 - 322/210 simplified gives 23/15
- So, 14/70 + 8/6 = 23/15
In mixed form: 18/15
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