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Add 40/10 and 42/35

1st number: 4 0/10, 2nd number: 1 7/35

40/10 + 42/35 is 26/5.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 10 and 35 is 70

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 7 = 70,
    40/10 = 40 × 7/10 × 7 = 280/70
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 2 = 70,
    42/35 = 42 × 2/35 × 2 = 84/70
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    280/70 + 84/70 = 280 + 84/70 = 364/70
  5. 364/70 simplified gives 26/5
  6. So, 40/10 + 42/35 = 26/5
    In mixed form: 51/5

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