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Add 6/14 and 2/40

6/14 + 2/40 is 67/140.

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,
    6/14 = 6 × 20/14 × 20 = 120/280
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 7 = 280,
    2/40 = 2 × 7/40 × 7 = 14/280
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    120/280 + 14/280 = 120 + 14/280 = 134/280
  5. 134/280 simplified gives 67/140
  6. So, 6/14 + 2/40 = 67/140

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