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Add 35/40 and 40/18

1st number: 35/40, 2nd number: 2 4/18

35/40 + 40/18 is 223/72.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 40 and 18 is 360

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 9 = 360,
    35/40 = 35 × 9/40 × 9 = 315/360
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 20 = 360,
    40/18 = 40 × 20/18 × 20 = 800/360
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    315/360 + 800/360 = 315 + 800/360 = 1115/360
  5. 1115/360 simplified gives 223/72
  6. So, 35/40 + 40/18 = 223/72
    In mixed form: 37/72

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