Add 10/14 and 4/40
10/14 + 4/40 is 57/70.
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,
10/14 = 10 × 20/14 × 20 = 200/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 7 = 280,
4/40 = 4 × 7/40 × 7 = 28/280 - Add the two like fractions:
200/280 + 28/280 = 200 + 28/280 = 228/280 - 228/280 simplified gives 57/70
- So, 10/14 + 4/40 = 57/70
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