Add 40/14 and 8/49
1st number: 2 12/14, 2nd number: 8/49
40/14 + 8/49 is 148/49.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 49 is 98
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 98 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 7 = 98,
40/14 = 40 × 7/14 × 7 = 280/98 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 2 = 98,
8/49 = 8 × 2/49 × 2 = 16/98 - Add the two like fractions:
280/98 + 16/98 = 280 + 16/98 = 296/98 - 296/98 simplified gives 148/49
- So, 40/14 + 8/49 = 148/49
In mixed form: 31/49
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