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Add 35/75 and 4/40

35/75 + 4/40 is 17/30.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 75 and 40 is 600

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 600
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 8 = 600,
    35/75 = 35 × 8/75 × 8 = 280/600
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 15 = 600,
    4/40 = 4 × 15/40 × 15 = 60/600
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    280/600 + 60/600 = 280 + 60/600 = 340/600
  5. 340/600 simplified gives 17/30
  6. So, 35/75 + 4/40 = 17/30

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