Add 14/2 and 4/40
1st number: 7 0/2, 2nd number: 4/40
14/2 + 4/40 is 71/10.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 40 is 40
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 40 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 20 = 40,
14/2 = 14 × 20/2 × 20 = 280/40 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 1 = 40,
4/40 = 4 × 1/40 × 1 = 4/40 - Add the two like fractions:
280/40 + 4/40 = 280 + 4/40 = 284/40 - 284/40 simplified gives 71/10
- So, 14/2 + 4/40 = 71/10
In mixed form: 71/10
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