Add 40/20 and 14/28
1st number: 2 0/20, 2nd number: 14/28
40/20 + 14/28 is 5/2.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 28 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 7 = 140,
40/20 = 40 × 7/20 × 7 = 280/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
14/28 = 14 × 5/28 × 5 = 70/140 - Add the two like fractions:
280/140 + 70/140 = 280 + 70/140 = 350/140 - 350/140 simplified gives 5/2
- So, 40/20 + 14/28 = 5/2
In mixed form: 21/2
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