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Add 14/40 and 18/60

14/40 + 18/60 is 13/20.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 40 and 60 is 120

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
    14/40 = 14 × 3/40 × 3 = 42/120
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 2 = 120,
    18/60 = 18 × 2/60 × 2 = 36/120
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    42/120 + 36/120 = 42 + 36/120 = 78/120
  5. 78/120 simplified gives 13/20
  6. So, 14/40 + 18/60 = 13/20

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