Add 14/40 and 35/50
14/40 + 35/50 is 21/20.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 50 is 200
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 200 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 5 = 200,
14/40 = 14 × 5/40 × 5 = 70/200 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 4 = 200,
35/50 = 35 × 4/50 × 4 = 140/200 - Add the two like fractions:
70/200 + 140/200 = 70 + 140/200 = 210/200 - 210/200 simplified gives 21/20
- So, 14/40 + 35/50 = 21/20
In mixed form: 11/20
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