Add 14/40 and 7/8
14/40 + 7/8 is 49/40.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 8 is 40
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 40 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 1 = 40,
14/40 = 14 × 1/40 × 1 = 14/40 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 5 = 40,
7/8 = 7 × 5/8 × 5 = 35/40 - Add the two like fractions:
14/40 + 35/40 = 14 + 35/40 = 49/40 - So, 14/40 + 7/8 = 49/40
In mixed form: 19/40
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