Add 18/40 and 3/35
18/40 + 3/35 is 15/28.
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,
18/40 = 18 × 7/40 × 7 = 126/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 8 = 280,
3/35 = 3 × 8/35 × 8 = 24/280 - Add the two like fractions:
126/280 + 24/280 = 126 + 24/280 = 150/280 - 150/280 simplified gives 15/28
- So, 18/40 + 3/35 = 15/28
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