Add 3/14 and 20/40
3/14 + 20/40 is 5/7.
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,
3/14 = 3 × 20/14 × 20 = 60/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 7 = 280,
20/40 = 20 × 7/40 × 7 = 140/280 - Add the two like fractions:
60/280 + 140/280 = 60 + 140/280 = 200/280 - 200/280 simplified gives 5/7
- So, 3/14 + 20/40 = 5/7
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