Add 14/40 and 10/15
14/40 + 10/15 is 61/60.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 15 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
14/40 = 14 × 3/40 × 3 = 42/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 8 = 120,
10/15 = 10 × 8/15 × 8 = 80/120 - Add the two like fractions:
42/120 + 80/120 = 42 + 80/120 = 122/120 - 122/120 simplified gives 61/60
- So, 14/40 + 10/15 = 61/60
In mixed form: 11/60
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