Add 9/14 and 40/60
9/14 + 40/60 is 55/42.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 60 is 420
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 30 = 420,
9/14 = 9 × 30/14 × 30 = 270/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 7 = 420,
40/60 = 40 × 7/60 × 7 = 280/420 - Add the two like fractions:
270/420 + 280/420 = 270 + 280/420 = 550/420 - 550/420 simplified gives 55/42
- So, 9/14 + 40/60 = 55/42
In mixed form: 113/42
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