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Add 30/14 and 40/4

1st number: 2 2/14, 2nd number: 10 0/4

30/14 + 40/4 is 85/7.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 14 and 4 is 28

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 28
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 2 = 28,
    30/14 = 30 × 2/14 × 2 = 60/28
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 7 = 28,
    40/4 = 40 × 7/4 × 7 = 280/28
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    60/28 + 280/28 = 60 + 280/28 = 340/28
  5. 340/28 simplified gives 85/7
  6. So, 30/14 + 40/4 = 85/7
    In mixed form: 121/7

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