Add 2/10 and 40/14
1st number: 2/10, 2nd number: 2 12/14
2/10 + 40/14 is 107/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 14 is 70
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 7 = 70,
2/10 = 2 × 7/10 × 7 = 14/70 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 5 = 70,
40/14 = 40 × 5/14 × 5 = 200/70 - Add the two like fractions:
14/70 + 200/70 = 14 + 200/70 = 214/70 - 214/70 simplified gives 107/35
- So, 2/10 + 40/14 = 107/35
In mixed form: 32/35
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