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Add 8/7 and 14/40

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

8/7 + 14/40 is 209/140.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 7 and 40 is 280

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 40 = 280,
    8/7 = 8 × 40/7 × 40 = 320/280
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 7 = 280,
    14/40 = 14 × 7/40 × 7 = 98/280
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    320/280 + 98/280 = 320 + 98/280 = 418/280
  5. 418/280 simplified gives 209/140
  6. So, 8/7 + 14/40 = 209/140
    In mixed form: 169/140

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