Add 40/48 and 5/14
40/48 + 5/14 is 25/21.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 14 is 336
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
40/48 = 40 × 7/48 × 7 = 280/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 24 = 336,
5/14 = 5 × 24/14 × 24 = 120/336 - Add the two like fractions:
280/336 + 120/336 = 280 + 120/336 = 400/336 - 400/336 simplified gives 25/21
- So, 40/48 + 5/14 = 25/21
In mixed form: 14/21
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