Add 15/14 and 8/40
1st number: 1 1/14, 2nd number: 8/40
15/14 + 8/40 is 89/70.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 20 = 280,
15/14 = 15 × 20/14 × 20 = 300/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 7 = 280,
8/40 = 8 × 7/40 × 7 = 56/280 - Add the two like fractions:
300/280 + 56/280 = 300 + 56/280 = 356/280 - 356/280 simplified gives 89/70
- So, 15/14 + 8/40 = 89/70
In mixed form: 119/70
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