Add 40/5 and 25/7, Solve 8 0/5 + 3 4/7 as a fraction

Add 40/5 and 25/7

1^st number: 8 0/5, 2^nd number: 3 4/7

40/5 + 25/7 is 81/7.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 7 is 35

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 35
For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 7 = 35,
40/5 = 40 × 7/5 × 7 = 280/35
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 5 = 35,
25/7 = 25 × 5/7 × 5 = 125/35
Add the two like fractions:
280/35 + 125/35 = 280 + 125/35 = 405/35
405/35 simplified gives 81/7
So, 40/5 + 25/7 = 81/7
In mixed form: 114/7

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