Add 70/5 and 14/28
1st number: 14 0/5, 2nd number: 14/28
70/5 + 14/28 is 29/2.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 28 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 28 = 140,
70/5 = 70 × 28/5 × 28 = 1960/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
14/28 = 14 × 5/28 × 5 = 70/140 - Add the two like fractions:
1960/140 + 70/140 = 1960 + 70/140 = 2030/140 - 2030/140 simplified gives 29/2
- So, 70/5 + 14/28 = 29/2
In mixed form: 141/2
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