Add 4/8 and 8/14
4/8 + 8/14 is 15/14.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 14 is 56
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 56 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 7 = 56,
4/8 = 4 × 7/8 × 7 = 28/56 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 4 = 56,
8/14 = 8 × 4/14 × 4 = 32/56 - Add the two like fractions:
28/56 + 32/56 = 28 + 32/56 = 60/56 - 60/56 simplified gives 15/14
- So, 4/8 + 8/14 = 15/14
In mixed form: 11/14
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