Add 35/8 and 72/40
1st number: 4 3/8, 2nd number: 1 32/40
35/8 + 72/40 is 247/40.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 40 is 40
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 40 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 5 = 40,
35/8 = 35 × 5/8 × 5 = 175/40 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 1 = 40,
72/40 = 72 × 1/40 × 1 = 72/40 - Add the two like fractions:
175/40 + 72/40 = 175 + 72/40 = 247/40 - So, 35/8 + 72/40 = 247/40
In mixed form: 67/40
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