Add 42/35 and 2/40, Solve 1 7/35 + 2/40 as a fraction

Add 42/35 and 2/40

1^st number: 1 7/35, 2^nd number: 2/40

42/35 + 2/40 is 5/4.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 40 is 280

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 8 = 280,
42/35 = 42 × 8/35 × 8 = 336/280
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 7 = 280,
2/40 = 2 × 7/40 × 7 = 14/280
Add the two like fractions:
336/280 + 14/280 = 336 + 14/280 = 350/280
350/280 simplified gives 5/4
So, 42/35 + 2/40 = 5/4
In mixed form: 11/4

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