Add 40/25 and 1/14
1st number: 1 15/25, 2nd number: 1/14
40/25 + 1/14 is 117/70.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 14 is 350
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 14 = 350,
40/25 = 40 × 14/25 × 14 = 560/350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 25 = 350,
1/14 = 1 × 25/14 × 25 = 25/350 - Add the two like fractions:
560/350 + 25/350 = 560 + 25/350 = 585/350 - 585/350 simplified gives 117/70
- So, 40/25 + 1/14 = 117/70
In mixed form: 147/70
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