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Add 1/35 and 40/60

1/35 + 40/60 is 73/105.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 35 and 60 is 420

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 12 = 420,
    1/35 = 1 × 12/35 × 12 = 12/420
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 7 = 420,
    40/60 = 40 × 7/60 × 7 = 280/420
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    12/420 + 280/420 = 12 + 280/420 = 292/420
  5. 292/420 simplified gives 73/105
  6. So, 1/35 + 40/60 = 73/105

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