Add 14/8 and 35/70
1st number: 1 6/8, 2nd number: 35/70
14/8 + 35/70 is 9/4.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 70 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 70 × 4 = 280,
35/70 = 35 × 4/70 × 4 = 140/280 - Add the two like fractions:
490/280 + 140/280 = 490 + 140/280 = 630/280 - 630/280 simplified gives 9/4
- So, 14/8 + 35/70 = 9/4
In mixed form: 21/4
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