Add 14/40 and 9/15, Solve 14/40 + 9/15 as a fraction

Add 14/40 and 9/15

14/40 + 9/15 is 19/20.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 15 is 120

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
14/40 = 14 × 3/40 × 3 = 42/120
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 8 = 120,
9/15 = 9 × 8/15 × 8 = 72/120
Add the two like fractions:
42/120 + 72/120 = 42 + 72/120 = 114/120
114/120 simplified gives 19/20
So, 14/40 + 9/15 = 19/20

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