find the sum -4/7 +3/14
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Answer:
LCM = 14
-4/7*2/2 = -8/14
-8/14+3/14 = -5/14
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Step-by-step explanation:
-4 /7 + 3 /14 is -5/ 14 .
Steps for adding fractions
Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 14 is 14
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 14
For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 2 = 14,
-4
7
=
-4 × 2
7 × 2
=
-8
14
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 1 = 14,
3
14
=
3 × 1
14 × 1
=
3
14
Add the two like fractions:
-8
14
+
3
14
=
-8 + 3
14
=
-5
14
So, -4/7 + 3/14 = -5/14
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