Add 7/35 and 14/56
7/35 + 14/56 is 9/20.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 56 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 8 = 280,
7/35 = 7 × 8/35 × 8 = 56/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
14/56 = 14 × 5/56 × 5 = 70/280 - Add the two like fractions:
56/280 + 70/280 = 56 + 70/280 = 126/280 - 126/280 simplified gives 9/20
- So, 7/35 + 14/56 = 9/20
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