Add 14/40 and 49/70
14/40 + 49/70 is 21/20.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 70 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 70 × 4 = 280,
49/70 = 49 × 4/70 × 4 = 196/280 - Add the two like fractions:
98/280 + 196/280 = 98 + 196/280 = 294/280 - 294/280 simplified gives 21/20
- So, 14/40 + 49/70 = 21/20
In mixed form: 11/20
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