Add 40/25 and 14/7
1st number: 1 15/25, 2nd number: 2 0/7
40/25 + 14/7 is 18/5.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 7 is 175
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 175 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 7 = 175,
40/25 = 40 × 7/25 × 7 = 280/175 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 25 = 175,
14/7 = 14 × 25/7 × 25 = 350/175 - Add the two like fractions:
280/175 + 350/175 = 280 + 350/175 = 630/175 - 630/175 simplified gives 18/5
- So, 40/25 + 14/7 = 18/5
In mixed form: 33/5
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