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Add 28/14 and 70/40

1st number: 2 0/14, 2nd number: 1 30/40

28/14 + 70/40 is 15/4.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 20 = 280,
    28/14 = 28 × 20/14 × 20 = 560/280
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 7 = 280,
    70/40 = 70 × 7/40 × 7 = 490/280
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    560/280 + 490/280 = 560 + 490/280 = 1050/280
  5. 1050/280 simplified gives 15/4
  6. So, 28/14 + 70/40 = 15/4
    In mixed form: 33/4

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