Add 70/80 and 14/35
70/80 + 14/35 is 51/40.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 80 and 35 is 560
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560 - For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 7 = 560,
70/80 = 70 × 7/80 × 7 = 490/560 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 16 = 560,
14/35 = 14 × 16/35 × 16 = 224/560 - Add the two like fractions:
490/560 + 224/560 = 490 + 224/560 = 714/560 - 714/560 simplified gives 51/40
- So, 70/80 + 14/35 = 51/40
In mixed form: 111/40
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