Add 14/40 and 40/50
14/40 + 40/50 is 23/20.
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,
40/50 = 40 × 4/50 × 4 = 160/200 - Add the two like fractions:
70/200 + 160/200 = 70 + 160/200 = 230/200 - 230/200 simplified gives 23/20
- So, 14/40 + 40/50 = 23/20
In mixed form: 13/20
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