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Add 8/14 and 25/40

8/14 + 25/40 is 67/56.

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,
    8/14 = 8 × 20/14 × 20 = 160/280
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 7 = 280,
    25/40 = 25 × 7/40 × 7 = 175/280
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    160/280 + 175/280 = 160 + 175/280 = 335/280
  5. 335/280 simplified gives 67/56
  6. So, 8/14 + 25/40 = 67/56
    In mixed form: 111/56

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