Add 16/14 and 27/40
1st number: 1 2/14, 2nd number: 27/40
16/14 + 27/40 is 509/280.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 40 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 20 = 280,
16/14 = 16 × 20/14 × 20 = 320/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 7 = 280,
27/40 = 27 × 7/40 × 7 = 189/280 - Add the two like fractions:
320/280 + 189/280 = 320 + 189/280 = 509/280 - So, 16/14 + 27/40 = 509/280
In mixed form: 1229/280
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