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Add 40/6 and 2/35

1st number: 6 4/6, 2nd number: 2/35

40/6 + 2/35 is 706/105.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 6 and 35 is 210

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 35 = 210,
    40/6 = 40 × 35/6 × 35 = 1400/210
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 6 = 210,
    2/35 = 2 × 6/35 × 6 = 12/210
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1400/210 + 12/210 = 1400 + 12/210 = 1412/210
  5. 1412/210 simplified gives 706/105
  6. So, 40/6 + 2/35 = 706/105
    In mixed form: 676/105

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