Add 40/14 and 10/90
1st number: 2 12/14, 2nd number: 10/90
40/14 + 10/90 is 187/63.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 90 is 630
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 45 = 630,
40/14 = 40 × 45/14 × 45 = 1800/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 7 = 630,
10/90 = 10 × 7/90 × 7 = 70/630 - Add the two like fractions:
1800/630 + 70/630 = 1800 + 70/630 = 1870/630 - 1870/630 simplified gives 187/63
- So, 40/14 + 10/90 = 187/63
In mixed form: 261/63
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