Add 3/40 and 42/14
1st number: 3/40, 2nd number: 3 0/14
3/40 + 42/14 is 123/40.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 7 = 280,
3/40 = 3 × 7/40 × 7 = 21/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 20 = 280,
42/14 = 42 × 20/14 × 20 = 840/280 - Add the two like fractions:
21/280 + 840/280 = 21 + 840/280 = 861/280 - 861/280 simplified gives 123/40
- So, 3/40 + 42/14 = 123/40
In mixed form: 33/40
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