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Add 3/4 and 40/35

1st number: 3/4, 2nd number: 1 5/35

3/4 + 40/35 is 53/28.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 4 and 35 is 140

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 35 = 140,
    3/4 = 3 × 35/4 × 35 = 105/140
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 4 = 140,
    40/35 = 40 × 4/35 × 4 = 160/140
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    105/140 + 160/140 = 105 + 160/140 = 265/140
  5. 265/140 simplified gives 53/28
  6. So, 3/4 + 40/35 = 53/28
    In mixed form: 125/28

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