Add 4/56 and 14/70
4/56 + 14/70 is 19/70.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 70 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
4/56 = 4 × 5/56 × 5 = 20/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 4 = 280,
14/70 = 14 × 4/70 × 4 = 56/280 - Add the two like fractions:
20/280 + 56/280 = 20 + 56/280 = 76/280 - 76/280 simplified gives 19/70
- So, 4/56 + 14/70 = 19/70
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