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Add 40/35 and 35/50

1st number: 1 5/35, 2nd number: 35/50

40/35 + 35/50 is 129/70.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 35 and 50 is 350

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 10 = 350,
    40/35 = 40 × 10/35 × 10 = 400/350
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
    35/50 = 35 × 7/50 × 7 = 245/350
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    400/350 + 245/350 = 400 + 245/350 = 645/350
  5. 645/350 simplified gives 129/70
  6. So, 40/35 + 35/50 = 129/70
    In mixed form: 159/70

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