Add 40/14 and 2/35, Solve 2 12/14 + 2/35 as a fraction

Add 40/14 and 2/35

1^st number: 2 12/14, 2^nd number: 2/35

40/14 + 2/35 is 102/35.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 35 is 70

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70
For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 5 = 70,
40/14 = 40 × 5/14 × 5 = 200/70
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 2 = 70,
2/35 = 2 × 2/35 × 2 = 4/70
Add the two like fractions:
200/70 + 4/70 = 200 + 4/70 = 204/70
204/70 simplified gives 102/35
So, 40/14 + 2/35 = 102/35
In mixed form: 232/35

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