Add 7/14 and 5/7
7/14 + 5/7 is 17/14.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 7 is 14
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 14 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 1 = 14,
7/14 = 7 × 1/14 × 1 = 7/14 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 2 = 14,
5/7 = 5 × 2/7 × 2 = 10/14 - Add the two like fractions:
7/14 + 10/14 = 7 + 10/14 = 17/14 - So, 7/14 + 5/7 = 17/14
In mixed form: 13/14
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