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Add 5/14 and 14/40

5/14 + 14/40 is 99/140.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 14 and 40 is 280

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 20 = 280,
    5/14 = 5 × 20/14 × 20 = 100/280
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 7 = 280,
    14/40 = 14 × 7/40 × 7 = 98/280
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    100/280 + 98/280 = 100 + 98/280 = 198/280
  5. 198/280 simplified gives 99/140
  6. So, 5/14 + 14/40 = 99/140

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