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Add 1/14 and 15/40

1/14 + 15/40 is 25/56.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 20 = 280,
    1/14 = 1 × 20/14 × 20 = 20/280
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 7 = 280,
    15/40 = 15 × 7/40 × 7 = 105/280
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    20/280 + 105/280 = 20 + 105/280 = 125/280
  5. 125/280 simplified gives 25/56
  6. So, 1/14 + 15/40 = 25/56

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