Add 5/40 and 5/14
5/40 + 5/14 is 27/56.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 14 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 7 = 280,
5/40 = 5 × 7/40 × 7 = 35/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 20 = 280,
5/14 = 5 × 20/14 × 20 = 100/280 - Add the two like fractions:
35/280 + 100/280 = 35 + 100/280 = 135/280 - 135/280 simplified gives 27/56
- So, 5/40 + 5/14 = 27/56
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 10/40+5/14 5/40+10/14 5/80+5/14 5/40+5/28 15/40+5/14 5/40+15/14 5/40+5/42 25/40+5/14 5/40+25/14 5/40+5/70 35/40+5/14 5/40+35/14 5/40+5/98