Add 14/8 and 10/35
1st number: 1 6/8, 2nd number: 10/35
14/8 + 10/35 is 57/28.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 35 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 35 = 280,
14/8 = 14 × 35/8 × 35 = 490/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 8 = 280,
10/35 = 10 × 8/35 × 8 = 80/280 - Add the two like fractions:
490/280 + 80/280 = 490 + 80/280 = 570/280 - 570/280 simplified gives 57/28
- So, 14/8 + 10/35 = 57/28
In mixed form: 21/28
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