Add 50/14 and 4/40
1st number: 3 8/14, 2nd number: 4/40
50/14 + 4/40 is 257/70.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 40 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 20 = 280,
50/14 = 50 × 20/14 × 20 = 1000/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 7 = 280,
4/40 = 4 × 7/40 × 7 = 28/280 - Add the two like fractions:
1000/280 + 28/280 = 1000 + 28/280 = 1028/280 - 1028/280 simplified gives 257/70
- So, 50/14 + 4/40 = 257/70
In mixed form: 347/70
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