Add 14/40 and 27/30
14/40 + 27/30 is 5/4.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 30 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
14/40 = 14 × 3/40 × 3 = 42/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 4 = 120,
27/30 = 27 × 4/30 × 4 = 108/120 - Add the two like fractions:
42/120 + 108/120 = 42 + 108/120 = 150/120 - 150/120 simplified gives 5/4
- So, 14/40 + 27/30 = 5/4
In mixed form: 11/4
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