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Add 14/7 and 45/40

1st number: 2 0/7, 2nd number: 1 5/40

14/7 + 45/40 is 25/8.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 7 and 40 is 280

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 40 = 280,
    14/7 = 14 × 40/7 × 40 = 560/280
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 7 = 280,
    45/40 = 45 × 7/40 × 7 = 315/280
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    560/280 + 315/280 = 560 + 315/280 = 875/280
  5. 875/280 simplified gives 25/8
  6. So, 14/7 + 45/40 = 25/8
    In mixed form: 31/8

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