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Add 45/2 and 40/35

1st number: 22 1/2, 2nd number: 1 5/35

45/2 + 40/35 is 331/14.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 2 and 35 is 70

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 35 = 70,
    45/2 = 45 × 35/2 × 35 = 1575/70
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 2 = 70,
    40/35 = 40 × 2/35 × 2 = 80/70
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1575/70 + 80/70 = 1575 + 80/70 = 1655/70
  5. 1655/70 simplified gives 331/14
  6. So, 45/2 + 40/35 = 331/14
    In mixed form: 239/14

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