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Add 4/40 and 42/35

1st number: 4/40, 2nd number: 1 7/35

4/40 + 42/35 is 13/10.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 40 and 35 is 280

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 7 = 280,
    4/40 = 4 × 7/40 × 7 = 28/280
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 8 = 280,
    42/35 = 42 × 8/35 × 8 = 336/280
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    28/280 + 336/280 = 28 + 336/280 = 364/280
  5. 364/280 simplified gives 13/10
  6. So, 4/40 + 42/35 = 13/10
    In mixed form: 13/10

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