Add 40/14 and 4/25
1st number: 2 12/14, 2nd number: 4/25
40/14 + 4/25 is 528/175.
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,
4/25 = 4 × 14/25 × 14 = 56/350 - Add the two like fractions:
1000/350 + 56/350 = 1000 + 56/350 = 1056/350 - 1056/350 simplified gives 528/175
- So, 40/14 + 4/25 = 528/175
In mixed form: 33/175
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