Add 14/40 and 20/42
14/40 + 20/42 is 347/420.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 42 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 42 × 20 = 840,
20/42 = 20 × 20/42 × 20 = 400/840 - Add the two like fractions:
294/840 + 400/840 = 294 + 400/840 = 694/840 - 694/840 simplified gives 347/420
- So, 14/40 + 20/42 = 347/420
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