Add 2/40 and 40/14
1st number: 2/40, 2nd number: 2 12/14
2/40 + 40/14 is 407/140.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 14 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 14 × 20 = 280,
40/14 = 40 × 20/14 × 20 = 800/280 - Add the two like fractions:
14/280 + 800/280 = 14 + 800/280 = 814/280 - 814/280 simplified gives 407/140
- So, 2/40 + 40/14 = 407/140
In mixed form: 2127/140
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