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Add 70/64 and 70/14

1st number: 1 6/64, 2nd number: 5 0/14

70/64 + 70/14 is 195/32.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 64 and 14 is 448

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 448
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 7 = 448,
    70/64 = 70 × 7/64 × 7 = 490/448
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 32 = 448,
    70/14 = 70 × 32/14 × 32 = 2240/448
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    490/448 + 2240/448 = 490 + 2240/448 = 2730/448
  5. 2730/448 simplified gives 195/32
  6. So, 70/64 + 70/14 = 195/32
    In mixed form: 63/32

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