Add 40/25 and 4/35
1st number: 1 15/25, 2nd number: 4/35
40/25 + 4/35 is 12/7.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 35 is 175
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 175 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 7 = 175,
40/25 = 40 × 7/25 × 7 = 280/175 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 5 = 175,
4/35 = 4 × 5/35 × 5 = 20/175 - Add the two like fractions:
280/175 + 20/175 = 280 + 20/175 = 300/175 - 300/175 simplified gives 12/7
- So, 40/25 + 4/35 = 12/7
In mixed form: 15/7
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