Add 10/40 and 16/35
10/40 + 16/35 is 99/140.
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,
10/40 = 10 × 7/40 × 7 = 70/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 8 = 280,
16/35 = 16 × 8/35 × 8 = 128/280 - Add the two like fractions:
70/280 + 128/280 = 70 + 128/280 = 198/280 - 198/280 simplified gives 99/140
- So, 10/40 + 16/35 = 99/140
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