Add 45/35 and 20/40
1st number: 1 10/35, 2nd number: 20/40
45/35 + 20/40 is 25/14.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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,
45/35 = 45 × 8/35 × 8 = 360/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 7 = 280,
20/40 = 20 × 7/40 × 7 = 140/280 - Add the two like fractions:
360/280 + 140/280 = 360 + 140/280 = 500/280 - 500/280 simplified gives 25/14
- So, 45/35 + 20/40 = 25/14
In mixed form: 111/14
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