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Add 40/2 and 18/7

1st number: 20 0/2, 2nd number: 2 4/7

40/2 + 18/7 is 158/7.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 2 and 7 is 14

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 14
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 7 = 14,
    40/2 = 40 × 7/2 × 7 = 280/14
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 2 = 14,
    18/7 = 18 × 2/7 × 2 = 36/14
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    280/14 + 36/14 = 280 + 36/14 = 316/14
  5. 316/14 simplified gives 158/7
  6. So, 40/2 + 18/7 = 158/7
    In mixed form: 224/7

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