Add 7/10 and 14/56
7/10 + 14/56 is 19/20.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 56 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 28 = 280,
7/10 = 7 × 28/10 × 28 = 196/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
14/56 = 14 × 5/56 × 5 = 70/280 - Add the two like fractions:
196/280 + 70/280 = 196 + 70/280 = 266/280 - 266/280 simplified gives 19/20
- So, 7/10 + 14/56 = 19/20
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