Add 14/16 and 3/40
14/16 + 3/40 is 19/20.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 40 is 80
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 5 = 80,
14/16 = 14 × 5/16 × 5 = 70/80 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 2 = 80,
3/40 = 3 × 2/40 × 2 = 6/80 - Add the two like fractions:
70/80 + 6/80 = 70 + 6/80 = 76/80 - 76/80 simplified gives 19/20
- So, 14/16 + 3/40 = 19/20
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