Add 14/40 and 1/70
14/40 + 1/70 is 51/140.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 70 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 7 = 280,
14/40 = 14 × 7/40 × 7 = 98/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 4 = 280,
1/70 = 1 × 4/70 × 4 = 4/280 - Add the two like fractions:
98/280 + 4/280 = 98 + 4/280 = 102/280 - 102/280 simplified gives 51/140
- So, 14/40 + 1/70 = 51/140
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