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Add 35/40 and 4/50

35/40 + 4/50 is 191/200.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 40 and 50 is 200

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 200
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 5 = 200,
    35/40 = 35 × 5/40 × 5 = 175/200
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 4 = 200,
    4/50 = 4 × 4/50 × 4 = 16/200
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    175/200 + 16/200 = 175 + 16/200 = 191/200
  5. So, 35/40 + 4/50 = 191/200

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