Add 14/56 and 10/40
14/56 + 10/40 is 1/2.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 40 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
14/56 = 14 × 5/56 × 5 = 70/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 7 = 280,
10/40 = 10 × 7/40 × 7 = 70/280 - Add the two like fractions:
70/280 + 70/280 = 70 + 70/280 = 140/280 - 140/280 simplified gives 1/2
- So, 14/56 + 10/40 = 1/2
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