Add 14/40 and 35/56
14/40 + 35/56 is 39/40.
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,
35/56 = 35 × 5/56 × 5 = 175/280 - Add the two like fractions:
98/280 + 175/280 = 98 + 175/280 = 273/280 - 273/280 simplified gives 39/40
- So, 14/40 + 35/56 = 39/40
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