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Add 56/14 and 15/40

1st number: 4 0/14, 2nd number: 15/40

56/14 + 15/40 is 35/8.

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,
    56/14 = 56 × 20/14 × 20 = 1120/280
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 7 = 280,
    15/40 = 15 × 7/40 × 7 = 105/280
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1120/280 + 105/280 = 1120 + 105/280 = 1225/280
  5. 1225/280 simplified gives 35/8
  6. So, 56/14 + 15/40 = 35/8
    In mixed form: 43/8

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