Add 40/14 and 18/49, Solve 2 12/14 + 18/49 as a fraction

Add 40/14 and 18/49

1^st number: 2 12/14, 2^nd number: 18/49

40/14 + 18/49 is 158/49.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 49 is 98

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 98
For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 7 = 98,
40/14 = 40 × 7/14 × 7 = 280/98
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 2 = 98,
18/49 = 18 × 2/49 × 2 = 36/98
Add the two like fractions:
280/98 + 36/98 = 280 + 36/98 = 316/98
316/98 simplified gives 158/49
So, 40/14 + 18/49 = 158/49
In mixed form: 311/49

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