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Add 3/40 and 35/25

1st number: 3/40, 2nd number: 1 10/25

3/40 + 35/25 is 59/40.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 40 and 25 is 200

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 200
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 5 = 200,
    3/40 = 3 × 5/40 × 5 = 15/200
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 8 = 200,
    35/25 = 35 × 8/25 × 8 = 280/200
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    15/200 + 280/200 = 15 + 280/200 = 295/200
  5. 295/200 simplified gives 59/40
  6. So, 3/40 + 35/25 = 59/40
    In mixed form: 119/40

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