Add 14/6 and 7/40
1st number: 2 2/6, 2nd number: 7/40
146 + 740 is 301120.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 40 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 20 = 120,
146 = 14 × 206 × 20 = 280120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
740 = 7 × 340 × 3 = 21120 - Add the two like fractions:
280120 + 21120 = 280 + 21120 = 301120 - So, 14/6 + 7/40 = 301/120
In mixed form: 261120
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