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Add 40/75 and 18/35

40/75 + 18/35 is 22/21.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 75 and 35 is 525

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 525
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 7 = 525,
    40/75 = 40 × 7/75 × 7 = 280/525
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 15 = 525,
    18/35 = 18 × 15/35 × 15 = 270/525
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    280/525 + 270/525 = 280 + 270/525 = 550/525
  5. 550/525 simplified gives 22/21
  6. So, 40/75 + 18/35 = 22/21
    In mixed form: 11/21

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