Add 6/40 and 2/14
6/40 + 2/14 is 41/140.
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,
6/40 = 6 × 7/40 × 7 = 42/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 20 = 280,
2/14 = 2 × 20/14 × 20 = 40/280 - Add the two like fractions:
42/280 + 40/280 = 42 + 40/280 = 82/280 - 82/280 simplified gives 41/140
- So, 6/40 + 2/14 = 41/140
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