Add 14/40 and 20/56
14/40 + 20/56 is 99/140.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 56 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 56 × 5 = 280,
20/56 = 20 × 5/56 × 5 = 100/280 - Add the two like fractions:
98/280 + 100/280 = 98 + 100/280 = 198/280 - 198/280 simplified gives 99/140
- So, 14/40 + 20/56 = 99/140
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