Add 12/10 and 40/14
1st number: 1 2/10, 2nd number: 2 12/14
12/10 + 40/14 is 142/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 14 is 70
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 7 = 70,
12/10 = 12 × 7/10 × 7 = 84/70 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 5 = 70,
40/14 = 40 × 5/14 × 5 = 200/70 - Add the two like fractions:
84/70 + 200/70 = 84 + 200/70 = 284/70 - 284/70 simplified gives 142/35
- So, 12/10 + 40/14 = 142/35
In mixed form: 42/35
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