Add 1/40 and 8/14
1/40 + 8/14 is 167/280.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 14 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 7 = 280,
1/40 = 1 × 7/40 × 7 = 7/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 20 = 280,
8/14 = 8 × 20/14 × 20 = 160/280 - Add the two like fractions:
7/280 + 160/280 = 7 + 160/280 = 167/280 - So, 1/40 + 8/14 = 167/280
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