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Add 1/40 and 2/35

1/40 + 2/35 is 23/280.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 7 = 280,
    1/40 = 1 × 7/40 × 7 = 7/280
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 8 = 280,
    2/35 = 2 × 8/35 × 8 = 16/280
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    7/280 + 16/280 = 7 + 16/280 = 23/280
  5. So, 1/40 + 2/35 = 23/280

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