Add 14/28 and 4/40
14/28 + 4/40 is 3/5.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 40 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 10 = 280,
14/28 = 14 × 10/28 × 10 = 140/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 7 = 280,
4/40 = 4 × 7/40 × 7 = 28/280 - Add the two like fractions:
140/280 + 28/280 = 140 + 28/280 = 168/280 - 168/280 simplified gives 3/5
- So, 14/28 + 4/40 = 3/5
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