Add 14/3 and 8/40
1st number: 4 2/3, 2nd number: 8/40
14/3 + 8/40 is 73/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 40 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 40 = 120,
14/3 = 14 × 40/3 × 40 = 560/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
8/40 = 8 × 3/40 × 3 = 24/120 - Add the two like fractions:
560/120 + 24/120 = 560 + 24/120 = 584/120 - 584/120 simplified gives 73/15
- So, 14/3 + 8/40 = 73/15
In mixed form: 413/15
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