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Add 7/14 and 28/40

7/14 + 28/40 is 6/5.

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,
    7/14 = 7 × 20/14 × 20 = 140/280
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 7 = 280,
    28/40 = 28 × 7/40 × 7 = 196/280
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    140/280 + 196/280 = 140 + 196/280 = 336/280
  5. 336/280 simplified gives 6/5
  6. So, 7/14 + 28/40 = 6/5
    In mixed form: 11/5

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