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Add 5/14 and 15/40

5/14 + 15/40 is 41/56.

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,
    15/40 = 15 × 7/40 × 7 = 105/280
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    100/280 + 105/280 = 100 + 105/280 = 205/280
  5. 205/280 simplified gives 41/56
  6. So, 5/14 + 15/40 = 41/56

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