Add 14/8 and 20/40
1st number: 1 6/8, 2nd number: 20/40
14/8 + 20/40 is 9/4.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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,
20/40 = 20 × 1/40 × 1 = 20/40 - Add the two like fractions:
70/40 + 20/40 = 70 + 20/40 = 90/40 - 90/40 simplified gives 9/4
- So, 14/8 + 20/40 = 9/4
In mixed form: 21/4
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