Add 2/40 and 14/80
2/40 + 14/80 is 9/40.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 80 is 80
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 2 = 80,
2/40 = 2 × 2/40 × 2 = 4/80 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 1 = 80,
14/80 = 14 × 1/80 × 1 = 14/80 - Add the two like fractions:
4/80 + 14/80 = 4 + 14/80 = 18/80 - 18/80 simplified gives 9/40
- So, 2/40 + 14/80 = 9/40
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