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Add 35/14 and 96/40

1st number: 2 7/14, 2nd number: 2 16/40

35/14 + 96/40 is 49/10.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 20 = 280,
    35/14 = 35 × 20/14 × 20 = 700/280
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 7 = 280,
    96/40 = 96 × 7/40 × 7 = 672/280
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    700/280 + 672/280 = 700 + 672/280 = 1372/280
  5. 1372/280 simplified gives 49/10
  6. So, 35/14 + 96/40 = 49/10
    In mixed form: 49/10

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