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Add 1/35 and 56/40

1st number: 1/35, 2nd number: 1 16/40

1/35 + 56/40 is 10/7.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 8 = 280,
    1/35 = 1 × 8/35 × 8 = 8/280
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 7 = 280,
    56/40 = 56 × 7/40 × 7 = 392/280
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    8/280 + 392/280 = 8 + 392/280 = 400/280
  5. 400/280 simplified gives 10/7
  6. So, 1/35 + 56/40 = 10/7
    In mixed form: 13/7

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