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Add 40/35 and 14/20

1st number: 1 5/35, 2nd number: 14/20

40/35 + 14/20 is 129/70.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 35 and 20 is 140

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 4 = 140,
    40/35 = 40 × 4/35 × 4 = 160/140
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 7 = 140,
    14/20 = 14 × 7/20 × 7 = 98/140
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    160/140 + 98/140 = 160 + 98/140 = 258/140
  5. 258/140 simplified gives 129/70
  6. So, 40/35 + 14/20 = 129/70
    In mixed form: 159/70

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