Add 1/14 and 16/40
1/14 + 16/40 is 33/70.
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,
1/14 = 1 × 20/14 × 20 = 20/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 7 = 280,
16/40 = 16 × 7/40 × 7 = 112/280 - Add the two like fractions:
20/280 + 112/280 = 20 + 112/280 = 132/280 - 132/280 simplified gives 33/70
- So, 1/14 + 16/40 = 33/70
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