Add 40/14 and 2/20
1st number: 2 12/14, 2nd number: 2/20
40/14 + 2/20 is 207/70.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 20 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 10 = 140,
40/14 = 40 × 10/14 × 10 = 400/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 7 = 140,
2/20 = 2 × 7/20 × 7 = 14/140 - Add the two like fractions:
400/140 + 14/140 = 400 + 14/140 = 414/140 - 414/140 simplified gives 207/70
- So, 40/14 + 2/20 = 207/70
In mixed form: 267/70
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