Add 14/40 and 6/7
14/40 + 6/7 is 169/140.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 7 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 7 × 40 = 280,
6/7 = 6 × 40/7 × 40 = 240/280 - Add the two like fractions:
98/280 + 240/280 = 98 + 240/280 = 338/280 - 338/280 simplified gives 169/140
- So, 14/40 + 6/7 = 169/140
In mixed form: 129/140
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