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Add 2/40 and 9/7

1st number: 2/40, 2nd number: 1 2/7

2/40 + 9/7 is 187/140.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 40 and 7 is 280

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 7 = 280,
    2/40 = 2 × 7/40 × 7 = 14/280
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 40 = 280,
    9/7 = 9 × 40/7 × 40 = 360/280
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    14/280 + 360/280 = 14 + 360/280 = 374/280
  5. 374/280 simplified gives 187/140
  6. So, 2/40 + 9/7 = 187/140
    In mixed form: 147/140

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