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Add 2/14 and 72/40

1st number: 2/14, 2nd number: 1 32/40

2/14 + 72/40 is 68/35.

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,
    2/14 = 2 × 20/14 × 20 = 40/280
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 7 = 280,
    72/40 = 72 × 7/40 × 7 = 504/280
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    40/280 + 504/280 = 40 + 504/280 = 544/280
  5. 544/280 simplified gives 68/35
  6. So, 2/14 + 72/40 = 68/35
    In mixed form: 133/35

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