Add 2/14 and 12/40
2/14 + 12/40 is 31/70.
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,
2/14 = 2 × 20/14 × 20 = 40/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 7 = 280,
12/40 = 12 × 7/40 × 7 = 84/280 - Add the two like fractions:
40/280 + 84/280 = 40 + 84/280 = 124/280 - 124/280 simplified gives 31/70
- So, 2/14 + 12/40 = 31/70
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