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Add 3/35 and 40/56

3/35 + 40/56 is 4/5.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 35 and 56 is 280
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 8 = 280,
   3/35 = 3 × 8/35 × 8 = 24/280
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
   40/56 = 40 × 5/56 × 5 = 200/280
4. Add the two like fractions:
   24/280 + 200/280 = 24 + 200/280 = 224/280
5. 224/280 simplified gives 4/5
6. So, 3/35 + 40/56 = 4/5

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