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Add 14/35 and 40/30

1st number: 14/35, 2nd number: 1 10/30

14/35 + 40/30 is 26/15.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 35 and 30 is 210

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 6 = 210,
    14/35 = 14 × 6/35 × 6 = 84/210
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
    40/30 = 40 × 7/30 × 7 = 280/210
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    84/210 + 280/210 = 84 + 280/210 = 364/210
  5. 364/210 simplified gives 26/15
  6. So, 14/35 + 40/30 = 26/15
    In mixed form: 111/15

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