Add 1/2 and 14/40
1/2 + 14/40 is 17/20.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 40 is 40
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 40 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 20 = 40,
1/2 = 1 × 20/2 × 20 = 20/40 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 1 = 40,
14/40 = 14 × 1/40 × 1 = 14/40 - Add the two like fractions:
20/40 + 14/40 = 20 + 14/40 = 34/40 - 34/40 simplified gives 17/20
- So, 1/2 + 14/40 = 17/20
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