Add 5/14 and 35/42
5/14 + 35/42 is 25/21.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 42 is 42
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 3 = 42,
5/14 = 5 × 3/14 × 3 = 15/42 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 1 = 42,
35/42 = 35 × 1/42 × 1 = 35/42 - Add the two like fractions:
15/42 + 35/42 = 15 + 35/42 = 50/42 - 50/42 simplified gives 25/21
- So, 5/14 + 35/42 = 25/21
In mixed form: 14/21
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 10/14+35/42 5/14+70/42 5/28+35/42 5/14+35/84 15/14+35/42 5/42+35/42 25/14+35/42 5/70+35/42 35/14+35/42 5/98+35/42