Add 8/14 and 30/35
8/14 + 30/35 is 10/7.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 35 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 35 × 2 = 70,
30/35 = 30 × 2/35 × 2 = 60/70 - Add the two like fractions:
40/70 + 60/70 = 40 + 60/70 = 100/70 - 100/70 simplified gives 10/7
- So, 8/14 + 30/35 = 10/7
In mixed form: 13/7
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