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Add 14/40 and 60/72

14/40 + 60/72 is 71/60.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 40 and 72 is 360

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 9 = 360,
    14/40 = 14 × 9/40 × 9 = 126/360
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
    60/72 = 60 × 5/72 × 5 = 300/360
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    126/360 + 300/360 = 126 + 300/360 = 426/360
  5. 426/360 simplified gives 71/60
  6. So, 14/40 + 60/72 = 71/60
    In mixed form: 111/60

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