Add 14/35 and 40/10
1st number: 14/35, 2nd number: 4 0/10
14/35 + 40/10 is 22/5.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 10 is 70
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 2 = 70,
14/35 = 14 × 2/35 × 2 = 28/70 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 7 = 70,
40/10 = 40 × 7/10 × 7 = 280/70 - Add the two like fractions:
28/70 + 280/70 = 28 + 280/70 = 308/70 - 308/70 simplified gives 22/5
- So, 14/35 + 40/10 = 22/5
In mixed form: 42/5
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