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Add 90/6 and 14/40

1st number: 15 0/6, 2nd number: 14/40

90/6 + 14/40 is 307/20.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 6 and 40 is 120

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 20 = 120,
    90/6 = 90 × 20/6 × 20 = 1800/120
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
    14/40 = 14 × 3/40 × 3 = 42/120
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1800/120 + 42/120 = 1800 + 42/120 = 1842/120
  5. 1842/120 simplified gives 307/20
  6. So, 90/6 + 14/40 = 307/20
    In mixed form: 157/20

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