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Add 40/35 and 12/8

1st number: 1 5/35, 2nd number: 1 4/8

40/35 + 12/8 is 37/14.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 35 and 8 is 280

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 8 = 280,
    40/35 = 40 × 8/35 × 8 = 320/280
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 35 = 280,
    12/8 = 12 × 35/8 × 35 = 420/280
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    320/280 + 420/280 = 320 + 420/280 = 740/280
  5. 740/280 simplified gives 37/14
  6. So, 40/35 + 12/8 = 37/14
    In mixed form: 29/14

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