Add 18/14 and 14/40
1st number: 1 4/14, 2nd number: 14/40
18/14 + 14/40 is 229/140.
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,
18/14 = 18 × 20/14 × 20 = 360/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 7 = 280,
14/40 = 14 × 7/40 × 7 = 98/280 - Add the two like fractions:
360/280 + 98/280 = 360 + 98/280 = 458/280 - 458/280 simplified gives 229/140
- So, 18/14 + 14/40 = 229/140
In mixed form: 189/140
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