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Add 35/75 and 40/4

1st number: 35/75, 2nd number: 10 0/4

35/75 + 40/4 is 157/15.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 75 and 4 is 300

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 4 = 300,
    35/75 = 35 × 4/75 × 4 = 140/300
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 75 = 300,
    40/4 = 40 × 75/4 × 75 = 3000/300
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    140/300 + 3000/300 = 140 + 3000/300 = 3140/300
  5. 3140/300 simplified gives 157/15
  6. So, 35/75 + 40/4 = 157/15
    In mixed form: 107/15

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