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Add 4/40 and 14/50

4/40 + 14/50 is 19/50.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 40 and 50 is 200
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 200
2. For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 5 = 200,
   4/40 = 4 × 5/40 × 5 = 20/200
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 4 = 200,
   14/50 = 14 × 4/50 × 4 = 56/200
4. Add the two like fractions:
   20/200 + 56/200 = 20 + 56/200 = 76/200
5. 76/200 simplified gives 19/50
6. So, 4/40 + 14/50 = 19/50

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