Question

Solve and choose appropriate answer in simplest form to fill in the blanks:

$\frac{5}{14}+\frac{2}{14}=\_\_\_$

[$\frac{1}{2}$ / $\frac{3}{14}$]

Answer 1

• Step 1: As these are the like fractions, add the numerators and write the sum over the common denominator.

$\frac{5}{14}+\frac{2}{14}=\frac{5+2}{14}=\frac{7}{14}$

• Step 2: It can be observed that $7$ is the common factor of $7$ and $14$. Divide the numerator and denominator by the common factor $7$.

$\frac{7÷7}{14÷7}=\frac{1}{2}$

• Hence, the simplest form of $\frac{7}{14}$ is $\frac{1}{2}$.