Add 40/50 and 12/14
40/50 + 12/14 is 58/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 14 is 350
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
40/50 = 40 × 7/50 × 7 = 280/350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 25 = 350,
12/14 = 12 × 25/14 × 25 = 300/350 - Add the two like fractions:
280/350 + 300/350 = 280 + 300/350 = 580/350 - 580/350 simplified gives 58/35
- So, 40/50 + 12/14 = 58/35
In mixed form: 123/35
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