Add 10/40 and 2/14
10/40 + 2/14 is 11/28.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 14 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 7 = 280,
10/40 = 10 × 7/40 × 7 = 70/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 20 = 280,
2/14 = 2 × 20/14 × 20 = 40/280 - Add the two like fractions:
70/280 + 40/280 = 70 + 40/280 = 110/280 - 110/280 simplified gives 11/28
- So, 10/40 + 2/14 = 11/28
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