Add 5/70 and 5/14
5/70 + 5/14 is 3/7.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 14 is 70
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 1 = 70,
5/70 = 5 × 1/70 × 1 = 5/70 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 5 = 70,
5/14 = 5 × 5/14 × 5 = 25/70 - Add the two like fractions:
5/70 + 25/70 = 5 + 25/70 = 30/70 - 30/70 simplified gives 3/7
- So, 5/70 + 5/14 = 3/7
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