Add 8/14 and 8/40
8/14 + 8/40 is 27/35.
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,
8/14 = 8 × 20/14 × 20 = 160/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 7 = 280,
8/40 = 8 × 7/40 × 7 = 56/280 - Add the two like fractions:
160/280 + 56/280 = 160 + 56/280 = 216/280 - 216/280 simplified gives 27/35
- So, 8/14 + 8/40 = 27/35
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 16/14+8/40 8/14+16/40 8/28+8/40 8/14+8/80 24/14+8/40 8/14+24/40 8/42+8/40 40/14+8/40 8/70+8/40 56/14+8/40 8/14+56/40 8/98+8/40