Add 40/25 and 5/14
1st number: 1 15/25, 2nd number: 5/14
40/25 + 5/14 is 137/70.
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,
5/14 = 5 × 25/14 × 25 = 125/350 - Add the two like fractions:
560/350 + 125/350 = 560 + 125/350 = 685/350 - 685/350 simplified gives 137/70
- So, 40/25 + 5/14 = 137/70
In mixed form: 167/70
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