Add 8/10 and 14/49
8/10 + 14/49 is 38/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 49 is 490
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 490 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 49 = 490,
8/10 = 8 × 49/10 × 49 = 392/490 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 10 = 490,
14/49 = 14 × 10/49 × 10 = 140/490 - Add the two like fractions:
392/490 + 140/490 = 392 + 140/490 = 532/490 - 532/490 simplified gives 38/35
- So, 8/10 + 14/49 = 38/35
In mixed form: 13/35
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