Add 10/14 and 40/84
10/14 + 40/84 is 25/21.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 84 is 84
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 6 = 84,
10/14 = 10 × 6/14 × 6 = 60/84 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 1 = 84,
40/84 = 40 × 1/84 × 1 = 40/84 - Add the two like fractions:
60/84 + 40/84 = 60 + 40/84 = 100/84 - 100/84 simplified gives 25/21
- So, 10/14 + 40/84 = 25/21
In mixed form: 14/21
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