Add 14/40 and 4/10
14/40 + 4/10 is 3/4.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 10 is 40
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 40 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 1 = 40,
14/40 = 14 × 1/40 × 1 = 14/40 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 4 = 40,
4/10 = 4 × 4/10 × 4 = 16/40 - Add the two like fractions:
14/40 + 16/40 = 14 + 16/40 = 30/40 - 30/40 simplified gives 3/4
- So, 14/40 + 4/10 = 3/4
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