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Add 40/35 and 7/32

1st number: 1 5/35, 2nd number: 7/32

40/35 + 7/32 is 305/224.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 35 and 32 is 1120

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1120
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 32 = 1120,
    40/35 = 40 × 32/35 × 32 = 1280/1120
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 35 = 1120,
    7/32 = 7 × 35/32 × 35 = 245/1120
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1280/1120 + 245/1120 = 1280 + 245/1120 = 1525/1120
  5. 1525/1120 simplified gives 305/224
  6. So, 40/35 + 7/32 = 305/224
    In mixed form: 181/224

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