Add 35/5 and 20/40
1st number: 7 0/5, 2nd number: 20/40
35/5 + 20/40 is 15/2.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 40 is 40
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 40 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 8 = 40,
35/5 = 35 × 8/5 × 8 = 280/40 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 1 = 40,
20/40 = 20 × 1/40 × 1 = 20/40 - Add the two like fractions:
280/40 + 20/40 = 280 + 20/40 = 300/40 - 300/40 simplified gives 15/2
- So, 35/5 + 20/40 = 15/2
In mixed form: 71/2
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