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Add 40/56 and 3/35

40/56 + 3/35 is 4/5.

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,
    3/35 = 3 × 8/35 × 8 = 24/280
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    200/280 + 24/280 = 200 + 24/280 = 224/280
  5. 224/280 simplified gives 4/5
  6. So, 40/56 + 3/35 = 4/5

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