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Add 45/14 and 16/40

1st number: 3 3/14, 2nd number: 16/40

45/14 + 16/40 is 253/70.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 14 and 40 is 280

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 20 = 280,
    45/14 = 45 × 20/14 × 20 = 900/280
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 7 = 280,
    16/40 = 16 × 7/40 × 7 = 112/280
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    900/280 + 112/280 = 900 + 112/280 = 1012/280
  5. 1012/280 simplified gives 253/70
  6. So, 45/14 + 16/40 = 253/70
    In mixed form: 343/70

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