Add 7/5 and 4/14, Solve 1 2/5 + 4/14 as a fraction

Add 7/5 and 4/14

1^st number: 1 2/5, 2^nd number: 4/14

7/5 + 4/14 is 59/35.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 14 is 70

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70
For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 14 = 70,
7/5 = 7 × 14/5 × 14 = 98/70
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 5 = 70,
4/14 = 4 × 5/14 × 5 = 20/70
Add the two like fractions:
98/70 + 20/70 = 98 + 20/70 = 118/70
118/70 simplified gives 59/35
So, 7/5 + 4/14 = 59/35
In mixed form: 124/35

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