Add 14/40 and 1/6
14/40 + 1/6 is 31/60.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 6 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
14/40 = 14 × 3/40 × 3 = 42/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 20 = 120,
1/6 = 1 × 20/6 × 20 = 20/120 - Add the two like fractions:
42/120 + 20/120 = 42 + 20/120 = 62/120 - 62/120 simplified gives 31/60
- So, 14/40 + 1/6 = 31/60
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