Add 14/40 and 16/45
14/40 + 16/45 is 127/180.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 45 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 9 = 360,
14/40 = 14 × 9/40 × 9 = 126/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
16/45 = 16 × 8/45 × 8 = 128/360 - Add the two like fractions:
126/360 + 128/360 = 126 + 128/360 = 254/360 - 254/360 simplified gives 127/180
- So, 14/40 + 16/45 = 127/180
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