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Add 40/12 and 14/35

1st number: 3 4/12, 2nd number: 14/35

40/12 + 14/35 is 56/15.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 12 and 35 is 420

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 35 = 420,
    40/12 = 40 × 35/12 × 35 = 1400/420
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 12 = 420,
    14/35 = 14 × 12/35 × 12 = 168/420
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1400/420 + 168/420 = 1400 + 168/420 = 1568/420
  5. 1568/420 simplified gives 56/15
  6. So, 40/12 + 14/35 = 56/15
    In mixed form: 311/15

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