Add 2/8 and 35/40
2/8 + 35/40 is 9/8.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 40 is 40
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 40 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 5 = 40,
2/8 = 2 × 5/8 × 5 = 10/40 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 1 = 40,
35/40 = 35 × 1/40 × 1 = 35/40 - Add the two like fractions:
10/40 + 35/40 = 10 + 35/40 = 45/40 - 45/40 simplified gives 9/8
- So, 2/8 + 35/40 = 9/8
In mixed form: 11/8
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