Add 1/35 and 1/40
1/35 + 1/40 is 3/56.
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,
1/35 = 1 × 8/35 × 8 = 8/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 7 = 280,
1/40 = 1 × 7/40 × 7 = 7/280 - Add the two like fractions:
8/280 + 7/280 = 8 + 7/280 = 15/280 - 15/280 simplified gives 3/56
- So, 1/35 + 1/40 = 3/56
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