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Add 14/35 and 18/40

14/35 + 18/40 is 17/20.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 35 and 40 is 280

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 8 = 280,
    14/35 = 14 × 8/35 × 8 = 112/280
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 7 = 280,
    18/40 = 18 × 7/40 × 7 = 126/280
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    112/280 + 126/280 = 112 + 126/280 = 238/280
  5. 238/280 simplified gives 17/20
  6. So, 14/35 + 18/40 = 17/20

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