Add 14/35 and 9/40
14/35 + 9/40 is 5/8.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 40 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 8 = 280,
14/35 = 14 × 8/35 × 8 = 112/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 7 = 280,
9/40 = 9 × 7/40 × 7 = 63/280 - Add the two like fractions:
112/280 + 63/280 = 112 + 63/280 = 175/280 - 175/280 simplified gives 5/8
- So, 14/35 + 9/40 = 5/8
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