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Add 63/14 and 5/40

1st number: 4 7/14, 2nd number: 5/40

63/14 + 5/40 is 37/8.

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,
    63/14 = 63 × 20/14 × 20 = 1260/280
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 7 = 280,
    5/40 = 5 × 7/40 × 7 = 35/280
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1260/280 + 35/280 = 1260 + 35/280 = 1295/280
  5. 1295/280 simplified gives 37/8
  6. So, 63/14 + 5/40 = 37/8
    In mixed form: 45/8

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