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Add 14/40 and 90/56

1st number: 14/40, 2nd number: 1 34/56

14/40 + 90/56 is 137/70.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 40 and 56 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 56 × 5 = 280,
    90/56 = 90 × 5/56 × 5 = 450/280
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    98/280 + 450/280 = 98 + 450/280 = 548/280
  5. 548/280 simplified gives 137/70
  6. So, 14/40 + 90/56 = 137/70
    In mixed form: 167/70

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