Add 1/40 and 16/35
1/40 + 16/35 is 27/56.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 35 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 7 = 280,
1/40 = 1 × 7/40 × 7 = 7/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 8 = 280,
16/35 = 16 × 8/35 × 8 = 128/280 - Add the two like fractions:
7/280 + 128/280 = 7 + 128/280 = 135/280 - 135/280 simplified gives 27/56
- So, 1/40 + 16/35 = 27/56
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