Add 40/14 and 6/20
1st number: 2 12/14, 2nd number: 6/20
40/14 + 6/20 is 221/70.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 10 = 140,
40/14 = 40 × 10/14 × 10 = 400/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 7 = 140,
6/20 = 6 × 7/20 × 7 = 42/140 - Add the two like fractions:
400/140 + 42/140 = 400 + 42/140 = 442/140 - 442/140 simplified gives 221/70
- So, 40/14 + 6/20 = 221/70
In mixed form: 311/70
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