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Add 40/25 and 2/35

1st number: 1 15/25, 2nd number: 2/35

40/25 + 2/35 is 58/35.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 25 and 35 is 175

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 175
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 7 = 175,
    40/25 = 40 × 7/25 × 7 = 280/175
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 5 = 175,
    2/35 = 2 × 5/35 × 5 = 10/175
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    280/175 + 10/175 = 280 + 10/175 = 290/175
  5. 290/175 simplified gives 58/35
  6. So, 40/25 + 2/35 = 58/35
    In mixed form: 123/35

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