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Add 49/14 and 7/40

1st number: 3 7/14, 2nd number: 7/40

49/14 + 7/40 is 147/40.

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,
    49/14 = 49 × 20/14 × 20 = 980/280
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 7 = 280,
    7/40 = 7 × 7/40 × 7 = 49/280
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    980/280 + 49/280 = 980 + 49/280 = 1029/280
  5. 1029/280 simplified gives 147/40
  6. So, 49/14 + 7/40 = 147/40
    In mixed form: 327/40

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