Add 14/15 and 40/6, Solve 14/15 + 6 4/6 as a fraction

Add 14/15 and 40/6

1^st number: 14/15, 2^nd number: 6 4/6

14/15 + 40/6 is 38/5.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 6 is 30

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30
For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 2 = 30,
14/15 = 14 × 2/15 × 2 = 28/30
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 5 = 30,
40/6 = 40 × 5/6 × 5 = 200/30
Add the two like fractions:
28/30 + 200/30 = 28 + 200/30 = 228/30
228/30 simplified gives 38/5
So, 14/15 + 40/6 = 38/5
In mixed form: 73/5

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