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Add 42/40 and 14/35

1st number: 1 2/40, 2nd number: 14/35

42/40 + 14/35 is 29/20.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 7 = 280,
    42/40 = 42 × 7/40 × 7 = 294/280
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 8 = 280,
    14/35 = 14 × 8/35 × 8 = 112/280
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    294/280 + 112/280 = 294 + 112/280 = 406/280
  5. 406/280 simplified gives 29/20
  6. So, 42/40 + 14/35 = 29/20
    In mixed form: 19/20

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