Add 40/14 and 20/25
1st number: 2 12/14, 2nd number: 20/25
40/14 + 20/25 is 128/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 25 is 350
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 25 = 350,
40/14 = 40 × 25/14 × 25 = 1000/350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 14 = 350,
20/25 = 20 × 14/25 × 14 = 280/350 - Add the two like fractions:
1000/350 + 280/350 = 1000 + 280/350 = 1280/350 - 1280/350 simplified gives 128/35
- So, 40/14 + 20/25 = 128/35
In mixed form: 323/35
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