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Add 14/5 and 21/40

1^st number: 2 4/5, 2^nd number: 21/40

14/5 + 21/40 is 133/40.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 5 and 40 is 40
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 40
2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 8 = 40,
   14/5 = 14 × 8/5 × 8 = 112/40
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 1 = 40,
   21/40 = 21 × 1/40 × 1 = 21/40
4. Add the two like fractions:
   112/40 + 21/40 = 112 + 21/40 = 133/40
5. So, 14/5 + 21/40 = 133/40
   In mixed form: 313/40

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