Add 18/5 and 10/14
1st number: 3 3/5, 2nd number: 10/14
18/5 + 10/14 is 151/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 14 is 70
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 14 = 70,
18/5 = 18 × 14/5 × 14 = 252/70 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 5 = 70,
10/14 = 10 × 5/14 × 5 = 50/70 - Add the two like fractions:
252/70 + 50/70 = 252 + 50/70 = 302/70 - 302/70 simplified gives 151/35
- So, 18/5 + 10/14 = 151/35
In mixed form: 411/35
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