Add 9/14 and 2/40
9/14 + 2/40 is 97/140.
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,
9/14 = 9 × 20/14 × 20 = 180/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 7 = 280,
2/40 = 2 × 7/40 × 7 = 14/280 - Add the two like fractions:
180/280 + 14/280 = 180 + 14/280 = 194/280 - 194/280 simplified gives 97/140
- So, 9/14 + 2/40 = 97/140
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