Add 35/40 and 3/4
35/40 + 3/4 is 13/8.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 4 is 40
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 40 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 1 = 40,
35/40 = 35 × 1/40 × 1 = 35/40 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 10 = 40,
3/4 = 3 × 10/4 × 10 = 30/40 - Add the two like fractions:
35/40 + 30/40 = 35 + 30/40 = 65/40 - 65/40 simplified gives 13/8
- So, 35/40 + 3/4 = 13/8
In mixed form: 15/8
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