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Add 56/40 and 14/6

1st number: 1 16/40, 2nd number: 2 2/6

56/40 + 14/6 is 56/15.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 40 and 6 is 120

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
    56/40 = 56 × 3/40 × 3 = 168/120
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 20 = 120,
    14/6 = 14 × 20/6 × 20 = 280/120
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    168/120 + 280/120 = 168 + 280/120 = 448/120
  5. 448/120 simplified gives 56/15
  6. So, 56/40 + 14/6 = 56/15
    In mixed form: 311/15

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