Answers

Add 35/8 and 40/30

1^st number: 4 3/8, 2^nd number: 1 10/30

35/8 + 40/30 is 137/24.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 8 and 30 is 120
2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 15 = 120,
   35/8 = 35 × 15/8 × 15 = 525/120
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 4 = 120,
   40/30 = 40 × 4/30 × 4 = 160/120
4. Add the two fractions:
   525/120 + 160/120 = 525 + 160/120 = 685/120
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 137/24
6. In mixed form: 517/24

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