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Add 2/28 and 40/35

1st number: 2/28, 2nd number: 1 5/35

2/28 + 40/35 is 17/14.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 28 and 35 is 140

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
    2/28 = 2 × 5/28 × 5 = 10/140
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 4 = 140,
    40/35 = 40 × 4/35 × 4 = 160/140
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    10/140 + 160/140 = 10 + 160/140 = 170/140
  5. 170/140 simplified gives 17/14
  6. So, 2/28 + 40/35 = 17/14
    In mixed form: 13/14

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