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Add 28/40 and 30/14

1st number: 28/40, 2nd number: 2 2/14

28/40 + 30/14 is 199/70.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 7 = 280,
    28/40 = 28 × 7/40 × 7 = 196/280
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 20 = 280,
    30/14 = 30 × 20/14 × 20 = 600/280
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    196/280 + 600/280 = 196 + 600/280 = 796/280
  5. 796/280 simplified gives 199/70
  6. So, 28/40 + 30/14 = 199/70
    In mixed form: 259/70

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