Add 14/15 and 8/40
14/15 + 8/40 is 17/15.
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,
8/40 = 8 × 3/40 × 3 = 24/120 - Add the two like fractions:
112/120 + 24/120 = 112 + 24/120 = 136/120 - 136/120 simplified gives 17/15
- So, 14/15 + 8/40 = 17/15
In mixed form: 12/15
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