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Add 40/72 and 8/35

40/72 + 8/35 is 247/315.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 72 and 35 is 2520

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2520
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 35 = 2520,
    40/72 = 40 × 35/72 × 35 = 1400/2520
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 72 = 2520,
    8/35 = 8 × 72/35 × 72 = 576/2520
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1400/2520 + 576/2520 = 1400 + 576/2520 = 1976/2520
  5. 1976/2520 simplified gives 247/315
  6. So, 40/72 + 8/35 = 247/315

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