Add 70/5 and 4/56
1st number: 14 0/5, 2nd number: 4/56
70/5 + 4/56 is 197/14.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 56 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 56 = 280,
70/5 = 70 × 56/5 × 56 = 3920/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
4/56 = 4 × 5/56 × 5 = 20/280 - Add the two like fractions:
3920/280 + 20/280 = 3920 + 20/280 = 3940/280 - 3940/280 simplified gives 197/14
- So, 70/5 + 4/56 = 197/14
In mixed form: 141/14
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