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Add 40/8 and 35/49

1st number: 5 0/8, 2nd number: 35/49

40/8 + 35/49 is 40/7.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 8 and 49 is 392

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 392
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 49 = 392,
    40/8 = 40 × 49/8 × 49 = 1960/392
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 8 = 392,
    35/49 = 35 × 8/49 × 8 = 280/392
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1960/392 + 280/392 = 1960 + 280/392 = 2240/392
  5. 2240/392 simplified gives 40/7
  6. So, 40/8 + 35/49 = 40/7
    In mixed form: 55/7

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