Add 40/14 and 15/40
1st number: 2 12/14, 2nd number: 15/40
40/14 + 15/40 is 181/56.
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,
40/14 = 40 × 20/14 × 20 = 800/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 7 = 280,
15/40 = 15 × 7/40 × 7 = 105/280 - Add the two like fractions:
800/280 + 105/280 = 800 + 105/280 = 905/280 - 905/280 simplified gives 181/56
- So, 40/14 + 15/40 = 181/56
In mixed form: 313/56
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