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Add 40/35 and 15/49

1^st number: 1 5/35, 2^nd number: 15/49

40/35 + 15/49 is 71/49.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 35 and 49 is 245
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 245
2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 7 = 245,
   40/35 = 40 × 7/35 × 7 = 280/245
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 5 = 245,
   15/49 = 15 × 5/49 × 5 = 75/245
4. Add the two like fractions:
   280/245 + 75/245 = 280 + 75/245 = 355/245
5. 355/245 simplified gives 71/49
6. So, 40/35 + 15/49 = 71/49
   In mixed form: 122/49

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