Add 35/40 and 40/50
35/40 + 40/50 is 67/40.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 5 = 200,
35/40 = 35 × 5/40 × 5 = 175/200 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 4 = 200,
40/50 = 40 × 4/50 × 4 = 160/200 - Add the two like fractions:
175/200 + 160/200 = 175 + 160/200 = 335/200 - 335/200 simplified gives 67/40
- So, 35/40 + 40/50 = 67/40
In mixed form: 127/40
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