Add 14/40 and 2/5
14/40 + 2/5 is 3/4.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 5 is 40
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 40 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 1 = 40,
14/40 = 14 × 1/40 × 1 = 14/40 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 8 = 40,
2/5 = 2 × 8/5 × 8 = 16/40 - Add the two like fractions:
14/40 + 16/40 = 14 + 16/40 = 30/40 - 30/40 simplified gives 3/4
- So, 14/40 + 2/5 = 3/4
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