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Add 15/40 and 3/14

15/40 + 3/14 is 33/56.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 7 = 280,
    15/40 = 15 × 7/40 × 7 = 105/280
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 20 = 280,
    3/14 = 3 × 20/14 × 20 = 60/280
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    105/280 + 60/280 = 105 + 60/280 = 165/280
  5. 165/280 simplified gives 33/56
  6. So, 15/40 + 3/14 = 33/56

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