Add 35/14 and 15/40
1st number: 2 7/14, 2nd number: 15/40
35/14 + 15/40 is 23/8.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 40 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 20 = 280,
35/14 = 35 × 20/14 × 20 = 700/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 7 = 280,
15/40 = 15 × 7/40 × 7 = 105/280 - Add the two like fractions:
700/280 + 105/280 = 700 + 105/280 = 805/280 - 805/280 simplified gives 23/8
- So, 35/14 + 15/40 = 23/8
In mixed form: 27/8
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