Add 14/15 and 4/40
14/15 + 4/40 is 31/30.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 40 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 8 = 120,
14/15 = 14 × 8/15 × 8 = 112/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
4/40 = 4 × 3/40 × 3 = 12/120 - Add the two like fractions:
112/120 + 12/120 = 112 + 12/120 = 124/120 - 124/120 simplified gives 31/30
- So, 14/15 + 4/40 = 31/30
In mixed form: 11/30
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