Add 14/40 and 14/21
14/40 + 14/21 is 61/60.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 21 is 840
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 21 = 840,
14/40 = 14 × 21/40 × 21 = 294/840 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 40 = 840,
14/21 = 14 × 40/21 × 40 = 560/840 - Add the two like fractions:
294/840 + 560/840 = 294 + 560/840 = 854/840 - 854/840 simplified gives 61/60
- So, 14/40 + 14/21 = 61/60
In mixed form: 11/60
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