Add 14/8 and 14/40, Solve 1 6/8 + 14/40 as a fraction

Add 14/8 and 14/40

1^st number: 1 6/8, 2^nd number: 14/40

14/8 + 14/40 is 21/10.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 40 is 40

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 40
For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 5 = 40,
14/8 = 14 × 5/8 × 5 = 70/40
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 1 = 40,
14/40 = 14 × 1/40 × 1 = 14/40
Add the two like fractions:
70/40 + 14/40 = 70 + 14/40 = 84/40
84/40 simplified gives 21/10
So, 14/8 + 14/40 = 21/10
In mixed form: 21/10

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