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Add 35/25 and 3/40

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

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

Steps for adding fractions

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

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

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