Add 4/5 and 7/14
4/5 + 7/14 is 13/10.
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,
4/5 = 4 × 14/5 × 14 = 56/70 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 5 = 70,
7/14 = 7 × 5/14 × 5 = 35/70 - Add the two like fractions:
56/70 + 35/70 = 56 + 35/70 = 91/70 - 91/70 simplified gives 13/10
- So, 4/5 + 7/14 = 13/10
In mixed form: 13/10
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