Add 14/8 and 56/70
1st number: 1 6/8, 2nd number: 56/70
14/8 + 56/70 is 51/20.
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,
56/70 = 56 × 4/70 × 4 = 224/280 - Add the two like fractions:
490/280 + 224/280 = 490 + 224/280 = 714/280 - 714/280 simplified gives 51/20
- So, 14/8 + 56/70 = 51/20
In mixed form: 211/20
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 28/8+56/70 14/16+56/70 42/8+56/70 14/24+56/70 70/8+56/70 14/40+56/70 98/8+56/70 14/56+56/70