Add 14/40 and 40/14
1st number: 14/40, 2nd number: 2 12/14
14/40 + 40/14 is 449/140.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 14 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 14 × 20 = 280,
40/14 = 40 × 20/14 × 20 = 800/280 - Add the two like fractions:
98/280 + 800/280 = 98 + 800/280 = 898/280 - 898/280 simplified gives 449/140
- So, 14/40 + 40/14 = 449/140
In mixed form: 329/140
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