Add 2/40 and 16/35
2/40 + 16/35 is 71/140.
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,
2/40 = 2 × 7/40 × 7 = 14/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 8 = 280,
16/35 = 16 × 8/35 × 8 = 128/280 - Add the two like fractions:
14/280 + 128/280 = 14 + 128/280 = 142/280 - 142/280 simplified gives 71/140
- So, 2/40 + 16/35 = 71/140
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