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Add 35/50 and 42/40

1st number: 35/50, 2nd number: 1 2/40

35/50 + 42/40 is 7/4.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 200
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 4 = 200,
    35/50 = 35 × 4/50 × 4 = 140/200
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 5 = 200,
    42/40 = 42 × 5/40 × 5 = 210/200
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    140/200 + 210/200 = 140 + 210/200 = 350/200
  5. 350/200 simplified gives 7/4
  6. So, 35/50 + 42/40 = 7/4
    In mixed form: 13/4

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