Add 6/35 and 4/40
6/35 + 4/40 is 19/70.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 40 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 8 = 280,
6/35 = 6 × 8/35 × 8 = 48/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 7 = 280,
4/40 = 4 × 7/40 × 7 = 28/280 - Add the two like fractions:
48/280 + 28/280 = 48 + 28/280 = 76/280 - 76/280 simplified gives 19/70
- So, 6/35 + 4/40 = 19/70
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