Add 40/50 and 5/14
40/50 + 5/14 is 81/70.
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,
5/14 = 5 × 25/14 × 25 = 125/350 - Add the two like fractions:
280/350 + 125/350 = 280 + 125/350 = 405/350 - 405/350 simplified gives 81/70
- So, 40/50 + 5/14 = 81/70
In mixed form: 111/70
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