Add 8/14 and 2/5
8/14 + 2/5 is 34/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 5 is 70
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 5 = 70,
8/14 = 8 × 5/14 × 5 = 40/70 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 14 = 70,
2/5 = 2 × 14/5 × 14 = 28/70 - Add the two like fractions:
40/70 + 28/70 = 40 + 28/70 = 68/70 - 68/70 simplified gives 34/35
- So, 8/14 + 2/5 = 34/35
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