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Add 40/14 and 40/8

1st number: 2 12/14, 2nd number: 5 0/8

40/14 + 40/8 is 55/7.

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,
    40/14 = 40 × 4/14 × 4 = 160/56
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 7 = 56,
    40/8 = 40 × 7/8 × 7 = 280/56
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    160/56 + 280/56 = 160 + 280/56 = 440/56
  5. 440/56 simplified gives 55/7
  6. So, 40/14 + 40/8 = 55/7
    In mixed form: 76/7

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