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Add 40/56 and 2/35

40/56 + 2/35 is 27/35.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 56 and 35 is 280

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
    40/56 = 40 × 5/56 × 5 = 200/280
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 8 = 280,
    2/35 = 2 × 8/35 × 8 = 16/280
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    200/280 + 16/280 = 200 + 16/280 = 216/280
  5. 216/280 simplified gives 27/35
  6. So, 40/56 + 2/35 = 27/35

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