Add 36/14 and 5/40
1st number: 2 8/14, 2nd number: 5/40
36/14 + 5/40 is 151/56.
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,
36/14 = 36 × 20/14 × 20 = 720/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 7 = 280,
5/40 = 5 × 7/40 × 7 = 35/280 - Add the two like fractions:
720/280 + 35/280 = 720 + 35/280 = 755/280 - 755/280 simplified gives 151/56
- So, 36/14 + 5/40 = 151/56
In mixed form: 239/56
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