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Add 7/14 and 75/40

1st number: 7/14, 2nd number: 1 35/40

7/14 + 75/40 is 19/8.

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,
    7/14 = 7 × 20/14 × 20 = 140/280
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 7 = 280,
    75/40 = 75 × 7/40 × 7 = 525/280
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    140/280 + 525/280 = 140 + 525/280 = 665/280
  5. 665/280 simplified gives 19/8
  6. So, 7/14 + 75/40 = 19/8
    In mixed form: 23/8

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