Add 14/40 and 9/6, Solve 14/40 + 1 3/6 as a fraction

Add 14/40 and 9/6

1^st number: 14/40, 2^nd number: 1 3/6

14/40 + 9/6 is 37/20.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 6 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 6 × 20 = 120,
9/6 = 9 × 20/6 × 20 = 180/120
Add the two like fractions:
42/120 + 180/120 = 42 + 180/120 = 222/120
222/120 simplified gives 37/20
So, 14/40 + 9/6 = 37/20
In mixed form: 117/20

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