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Add 40/12 and 14/7

1st number: 3 4/12, 2nd number: 2 0/7

40/12 + 14/7 is 16/3.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 12 and 7 is 84

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 7 = 84,
    40/12 = 40 × 7/12 × 7 = 280/84
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 12 = 84,
    14/7 = 14 × 12/7 × 12 = 168/84
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    280/84 + 168/84 = 280 + 168/84 = 448/84
  5. 448/84 simplified gives 16/3
  6. So, 40/12 + 14/7 = 16/3
    In mixed form: 51/3

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