Add 80/70 and 14/28
1st number: 1 10/70, 2nd number: 14/28
80/70 + 14/28 is 23/14.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 28 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 2 = 140,
80/70 = 80 × 2/70 × 2 = 160/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
14/28 = 14 × 5/28 × 5 = 70/140 - Add the two like fractions:
160/140 + 70/140 = 160 + 70/140 = 230/140 - 230/140 simplified gives 23/14
- So, 80/70 + 14/28 = 23/14
In mixed form: 19/14
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