Add 9/14 and 40/20
1st number: 9/14, 2nd number: 2 0/20
9/14 + 40/20 is 37/14.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 20 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 10 = 140,
9/14 = 9 × 10/14 × 10 = 90/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 7 = 140,
40/20 = 40 × 7/20 × 7 = 280/140 - Add the two like fractions:
90/140 + 280/140 = 90 + 280/140 = 370/140 - 370/140 simplified gives 37/14
- So, 9/14 + 40/20 = 37/14
In mixed form: 29/14
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