Add 2/40 and 14/70
2/40 + 14/70 is 1/4.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 70 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 7 = 280,
2/40 = 2 × 7/40 × 7 = 14/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 4 = 280,
14/70 = 14 × 4/70 × 4 = 56/280 - Add the two like fractions:
14/280 + 56/280 = 14 + 56/280 = 70/280 - 70/280 simplified gives 1/4
- So, 2/40 + 14/70 = 1/4
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