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Add 35/2 and 48/40

1st number: 17 1/2, 2nd number: 1 8/40

35/2 + 48/40 is 187/10.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 2 and 40 is 40

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 40
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 20 = 40,
    35/2 = 35 × 20/2 × 20 = 700/40
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 1 = 40,
    48/40 = 48 × 1/40 × 1 = 48/40
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    700/40 + 48/40 = 700 + 48/40 = 748/40
  5. 748/40 simplified gives 187/10
  6. So, 35/2 + 48/40 = 187/10
    In mixed form: 187/10

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