Add 14/84 and 40/25
1st number: 14/84, 2nd number: 1 15/25
14/84 + 40/25 is 53/30.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 84 and 25 is 2100
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2100 - For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 25 = 2100,
14/84 = 14 × 25/84 × 25 = 350/2100 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 84 = 2100,
40/25 = 40 × 84/25 × 84 = 3360/2100 - Add the two like fractions:
350/2100 + 3360/2100 = 350 + 3360/2100 = 3710/2100 - 3710/2100 simplified gives 53/30
- So, 14/84 + 40/25 = 53/30
In mixed form: 123/30
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