Add 4/5 and 14/40
4/5 + 14/40 is 23/20.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 40 is 40
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 40 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 8 = 40,
4/5 = 4 × 8/5 × 8 = 32/40 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 1 = 40,
14/40 = 14 × 1/40 × 1 = 14/40 - Add the two like fractions:
32/40 + 14/40 = 32 + 14/40 = 46/40 - 46/40 simplified gives 23/20
- So, 4/5 + 14/40 = 23/20
In mixed form: 13/20
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