Add 35/56 and 2/14
35/56 + 2/14 is 43/56.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 14 is 56
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 56 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 1 = 56,
35/56 = 35 × 1/56 × 1 = 35/56 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 4 = 56,
2/14 = 2 × 4/14 × 4 = 8/56 - Add the two like fractions:
35/56 + 8/56 = 35 + 8/56 = 43/56 - So, 35/56 + 2/14 = 43/56
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 70/56+2/14 35/56+4/14 35/56+2/28 35/56+6/14 35/56+2/42 35/56+10/14 35/56+2/70 35/56+2/98