Add 35/12 and 6/40, Solve 2 11/12 + 6/40 as a fraction

Add 35/12 and 6/40

1^st number: 2 11/12, 2^nd number: 6/40

35/12 + 6/40 is 46/15.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 40 is 120

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 10 = 120,
35/12 = 35 × 10/12 × 10 = 350/120
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
6/40 = 6 × 3/40 × 3 = 18/120
Add the two like fractions:
350/120 + 18/120 = 350 + 18/120 = 368/120
368/120 simplified gives 46/15
So, 35/12 + 6/40 = 46/15
In mixed form: 31/15

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