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Add 14/40 and 28/35

14/40 + 28/35 is 23/20.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 7 = 280,
    14/40 = 14 × 7/40 × 7 = 98/280
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 8 = 280,
    28/35 = 28 × 8/35 × 8 = 224/280
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    98/280 + 224/280 = 98 + 224/280 = 322/280
  5. 322/280 simplified gives 23/20
  6. So, 14/40 + 28/35 = 23/20
    In mixed form: 13/20

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