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Add 40/32 and 1/35

1st number: 1 8/32, 2nd number: 1/35

40/32 + 1/35 is 179/140.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 32 and 35 is 1120

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1120
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 35 = 1120,
    40/32 = 40 × 35/32 × 35 = 1400/1120
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 32 = 1120,
    1/35 = 1 × 32/35 × 32 = 32/1120
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1400/1120 + 32/1120 = 1400 + 32/1120 = 1432/1120
  5. 1432/1120 simplified gives 179/140
  6. So, 40/32 + 1/35 = 179/140
    In mixed form: 139/140

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