Add 40/9 and 4/35, Solve 4 4/9 + 4/35 as a fraction

Add 40/9 and 4/35

1^st number: 4 4/9, 2^nd number: 4/35

40/9 + 4/35 is 1436/315.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 35 is 315

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315
For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 35 = 315,
40/9 = 40 × 35/9 × 35 = 1400/315
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 9 = 315,
4/35 = 4 × 9/35 × 9 = 36/315
Add the two like fractions:
1400/315 + 36/315 = 1400 + 36/315 = 1436/315
So, 40/9 + 4/35 = 1436/315
In mixed form: 4176/315

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