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Add 25/7 and 14/40

1st number: 3 4/7, 2nd number: 14/40

25/7 + 14/40 is 549/140.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 7 and 40 is 280

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 40 = 280,
    25/7 = 25 × 40/7 × 40 = 1000/280
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 7 = 280,
    14/40 = 14 × 7/40 × 7 = 98/280
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1000/280 + 98/280 = 1000 + 98/280 = 1098/280
  5. 1098/280 simplified gives 549/140
  6. So, 25/7 + 14/40 = 549/140
    In mixed form: 3129/140

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