Add 2/5 and 96/14
1st number: 2/5, 2nd number: 6 12/14
2/5 + 96/14 is 254/35.
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,
2/5 = 2 × 14/5 × 14 = 28/70 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 5 = 70,
96/14 = 96 × 5/14 × 5 = 480/70 - Add the two like fractions:
28/70 + 480/70 = 28 + 480/70 = 508/70 - 508/70 simplified gives 254/35
- So, 2/5 + 96/14 = 254/35
In mixed form: 79/35
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