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Add 15/14 and 10/40

1st number: 1 1/14, 2nd number: 10/40

15/14 + 10/40 is 37/28.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 14 and 40 is 280

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 20 = 280,
    15/14 = 15 × 20/14 × 20 = 300/280
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 7 = 280,
    10/40 = 10 × 7/40 × 7 = 70/280
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    300/280 + 70/280 = 300 + 70/280 = 370/280
  5. 370/280 simplified gives 37/28
  6. So, 15/14 + 10/40 = 37/28
    In mixed form: 19/28

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