Add 6/14 and 1/40
6/14 + 1/40 is 127/280.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 20 = 280,
6/14 = 6 × 20/14 × 20 = 120/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 7 = 280,
1/40 = 1 × 7/40 × 7 = 7/280 - Add the two like fractions:
120/280 + 7/280 = 120 + 7/280 = 127/280 - So, 6/14 + 1/40 = 127/280
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 12/14+1/40 6/14+2/40 6/28+1/40 6/14+1/80 18/14+1/40 6/14+3/40 6/42+1/40 30/14+1/40 6/14+5/40 6/70+1/40 42/14+1/40 6/14+7/40 6/98+1/40