Add 14/30 and 75/40
1st number: 14/30, 2nd number: 1 35/40
14/30 + 75/40 is 281/120.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 40 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 4 = 120,
14/30 = 14 × 4/30 × 4 = 56/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
75/40 = 75 × 3/40 × 3 = 225/120 - Add the two like fractions:
56/120 + 225/120 = 56 + 225/120 = 281/120 - So, 14/30 + 75/40 = 281/120
In mixed form: 241/120
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