Add 2/14 and 8/40
2/14 + 8/40 is 12/35.
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,
8/40 = 8 × 7/40 × 7 = 56/280 - Add the two like fractions:
40/280 + 56/280 = 40 + 56/280 = 96/280 - 96/280 simplified gives 12/35
- So, 2/14 + 8/40 = 12/35
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