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Add 40/81 and 40/35

1^st number: 40/81, 2^nd number: 1 5/35

40/81 + 40/35 is 928/567.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 81 and 35 is 2835
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2835
2. For the 1st fraction, since 81 × 35 = 2835,
   40/81 = 40 × 35/81 × 35 = 1400/2835
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 81 = 2835,
   40/35 = 40 × 81/35 × 81 = 3240/2835
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1400/2835 + 3240/2835 = 1400 + 3240/2835 = 4640/2835
5. 4640/2835 simplified gives 928/567
6. So, 40/81 + 40/35 = 928/567
   In mixed form: 1361/567

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