Add 7/14 and 2/5
7/14 + 2/5 is 9/10.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 5 is 70
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 5 = 70,
7/14 = 7 × 5/14 × 5 = 35/70 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 14 = 70,
2/5 = 2 × 14/5 × 14 = 28/70 - Add the two like fractions:
35/70 + 28/70 = 35 + 28/70 = 63/70 - 63/70 simplified gives 9/10
- So, 7/14 + 2/5 = 9/10
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