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Add 12/45 and 40/35

1st number: 12/45, 2nd number: 1 5/35

12/45 + 40/35 is 148/105.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 45 and 35 is 315

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 7 = 315,
    12/45 = 12 × 7/45 × 7 = 84/315
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 9 = 315,
    40/35 = 40 × 9/35 × 9 = 360/315
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    84/315 + 360/315 = 84 + 360/315 = 444/315
  5. 444/315 simplified gives 148/105
  6. So, 12/45 + 40/35 = 148/105
    In mixed form: 143/105

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