Add 40/72 and 3/14
40/72 + 3/14 is 97/126.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 14 is 504
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 7 = 504,
40/72 = 40 × 7/72 × 7 = 280/504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 36 = 504,
3/14 = 3 × 36/14 × 36 = 108/504 - Add the two like fractions:
280/504 + 108/504 = 280 + 108/504 = 388/504 - 388/504 simplified gives 97/126
- So, 40/72 + 3/14 = 97/126
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