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Add 40/35 and 6/9

1st number: 1 5/35, 2nd number: 6/9

40/35 + 6/9 is 38/21.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 35 and 9 is 315

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 9 = 315,
    40/35 = 40 × 9/35 × 9 = 360/315
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 35 = 315,
    6/9 = 6 × 35/9 × 35 = 210/315
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    360/315 + 210/315 = 360 + 210/315 = 570/315
  5. 570/315 simplified gives 38/21
  6. So, 40/35 + 6/9 = 38/21
    In mixed form: 117/21

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