Add 40/14 and 42/25
1st number: 2 12/14, 2nd number: 1 17/25
40/14 + 42/25 is 794/175.
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,
42/25 = 42 × 14/25 × 14 = 588/350 - Add the two like fractions:
1000/350 + 588/350 = 1000 + 588/350 = 1588/350 - 1588/350 simplified gives 794/175
- So, 40/14 + 42/25 = 794/175
In mixed form: 494/175
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