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Add 3/14 and 40/8

1st number: 3/14, 2nd number: 5 0/8

3/14 + 40/8 is 73/14.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 14 and 8 is 56

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 56
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 4 = 56,
    3/14 = 3 × 4/14 × 4 = 12/56
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 7 = 56,
    40/8 = 40 × 7/8 × 7 = 280/56
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    12/56 + 280/56 = 12 + 280/56 = 292/56
  5. 292/56 simplified gives 73/14
  6. So, 3/14 + 40/8 = 73/14
    In mixed form: 53/14

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