Add 14/56 and 21/40
14/56 + 21/40 is 31/40.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 40 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
14/56 = 14 × 5/56 × 5 = 70/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 7 = 280,
21/40 = 21 × 7/40 × 7 = 147/280 - Add the two like fractions:
70/280 + 147/280 = 70 + 147/280 = 217/280 - 217/280 simplified gives 31/40
- So, 14/56 + 21/40 = 31/40
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