Add 40/8 and 14/6
1st number: 5 0/8, 2nd number: 2 2/6
40/8 + 14/6 is 22/3.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 6 is 24
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 3 = 24,
40/8 = 40 × 3/8 × 3 = 120/24 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 4 = 24,
14/6 = 14 × 4/6 × 4 = 56/24 - Add the two like fractions:
120/24 + 56/24 = 120 + 56/24 = 176/24 - 176/24 simplified gives 22/3
- So, 40/8 + 14/6 = 22/3
In mixed form: 71/3
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