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Add 35/7 and 30/40

1st number: 5 0/7, 2nd number: 30/40

35/7 + 30/40 is 23/4.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 7 and 40 is 280

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 40 = 280,
    35/7 = 35 × 40/7 × 40 = 1400/280
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 7 = 280,
    30/40 = 30 × 7/40 × 7 = 210/280
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1400/280 + 210/280 = 1400 + 210/280 = 1610/280
  5. 1610/280 simplified gives 23/4
  6. So, 35/7 + 30/40 = 23/4
    In mixed form: 53/4

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