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Add 40/14 and 5/20

1st number: 2 12/14, 2nd number: 5/20

40/14 + 5/20 is 87/28.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 10 = 140,
    40/14 = 40 × 10/14 × 10 = 400/140
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 7 = 140,
    5/20 = 5 × 7/20 × 7 = 35/140
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    400/140 + 35/140 = 400 + 35/140 = 435/140
  5. 435/140 simplified gives 87/28
  6. So, 40/14 + 5/20 = 87/28
    In mixed form: 33/28

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