Add 14/7 and 16/40
1st number: 2 0/7, 2nd number: 16/40
14/7 + 16/40 is 12/5.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 40 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 40 = 280,
14/7 = 14 × 40/7 × 40 = 560/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 7 = 280,
16/40 = 16 × 7/40 × 7 = 112/280 - Add the two like fractions:
560/280 + 112/280 = 560 + 112/280 = 672/280 - 672/280 simplified gives 12/5
- So, 14/7 + 16/40 = 12/5
In mixed form: 22/5
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