Add 40/14 and 25/50
1st number: 2 12/14, 2nd number: 25/50
40/14 + 25/50 is 47/14.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 50 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 50 × 7 = 350,
25/50 = 25 × 7/50 × 7 = 175/350 - Add the two like fractions:
1000/350 + 175/350 = 1000 + 175/350 = 1175/350 - 1175/350 simplified gives 47/14
- So, 40/14 + 25/50 = 47/14
In mixed form: 35/14
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