Add 1/14 and 6/40
1/14 + 6/40 is 31/140.
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,
6/40 = 6 × 7/40 × 7 = 42/280 - Add the two like fractions:
20/280 + 42/280 = 20 + 42/280 = 62/280 - 62/280 simplified gives 31/140
- So, 1/14 + 6/40 = 31/140
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