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Add 35/56 and 75/40

1st number: 35/56, 2nd number: 1 35/40

35/56 + 75/40 is 5/2.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 56 and 40 is 280

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
    35/56 = 35 × 5/56 × 5 = 175/280
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 7 = 280,
    75/40 = 75 × 7/40 × 7 = 525/280
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    175/280 + 525/280 = 175 + 525/280 = 700/280
  5. 700/280 simplified gives 5/2
  6. So, 35/56 + 75/40 = 5/2
    In mixed form: 21/2

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