Add 14/8 and 6/35
1st number: 1 6/8, 2nd number: 6/35
14/8 + 6/35 is 269/140.
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,
6/35 = 6 × 8/35 × 8 = 48/280 - Add the two like fractions:
490/280 + 48/280 = 490 + 48/280 = 538/280 - 538/280 simplified gives 269/140
- So, 14/8 + 6/35 = 269/140
In mixed form: 1129/140
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