Add 35/14 and 90/40
1st number: 2 7/14, 2nd number: 2 10/40
35/14 + 90/40 is 19/4.
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,
35/14 = 35 × 20/14 × 20 = 700/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 7 = 280,
90/40 = 90 × 7/40 × 7 = 630/280 - Add the two like fractions:
700/280 + 630/280 = 700 + 630/280 = 1330/280 - 1330/280 simplified gives 19/4
- So, 35/14 + 90/40 = 19/4
In mixed form: 43/4
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