Add 14/40 and 9/10
14/40 + 9/10 is 5/4.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 10 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 10 × 4 = 40,
9/10 = 9 × 4/10 × 4 = 36/40 - Add the two like fractions:
14/40 + 36/40 = 14 + 36/40 = 50/40 - 50/40 simplified gives 5/4
- So, 14/40 + 9/10 = 5/4
In mixed form: 11/4
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