Add 40/50 and 14/40
40/50 + 14/40 is 23/20.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 40 is 200
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 200 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 4 = 200,
40/50 = 40 × 4/50 × 4 = 160/200 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 5 = 200,
14/40 = 14 × 5/40 × 5 = 70/200 - Add the two like fractions:
160/200 + 70/200 = 160 + 70/200 = 230/200 - 230/200 simplified gives 23/20
- So, 40/50 + 14/40 = 23/20
In mixed form: 13/20
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