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Add 35/4 and 75/40

1^st number: 8 3/4, 2^nd number: 1 35/40

35/4 + 75/40 is 85/8.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 4 and 40 is 40
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 40
2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 10 = 40,
   35/4 = 35 × 10/4 × 10 = 350/40
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 1 = 40,
   75/40 = 75 × 1/40 × 1 = 75/40
4. Add the two like fractions:
   350/40 + 75/40 = 350 + 75/40 = 425/40
5. 425/40 simplified gives 85/8
6. So, 35/4 + 75/40 = 85/8
   In mixed form: 105/8

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