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Add 8/40 and 14/6

1st number: 8/40, 2nd number: 2 2/6

8/40 + 14/6 is 38/15.

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,
    8/40 = 8 × 3/40 × 3 = 24/120
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 20 = 120,
    14/6 = 14 × 20/6 × 20 = 280/120
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    24/120 + 280/120 = 24 + 280/120 = 304/120
  5. 304/120 simplified gives 38/15
  6. So, 8/40 + 14/6 = 38/15
    In mixed form: 28/15

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