Add 25/14 and 12/40
1st number: 1 11/14, 2nd number: 12/40
25/14 + 12/40 is 73/35.
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,
25/14 = 25 × 20/14 × 20 = 500/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 7 = 280,
12/40 = 12 × 7/40 × 7 = 84/280 - Add the two like fractions:
500/280 + 84/280 = 500 + 84/280 = 584/280 - 584/280 simplified gives 73/35
- So, 25/14 + 12/40 = 73/35
In mixed form: 23/35
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