Add 45/35 and 6/40, Solve 1 10/35 + 6/40 as a fraction

Add 45/35 and 6/40

1^st number: 1 10/35, 2^nd number: 6/40

45/35 + 6/40 is 201/140.

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,
6/40 = 6 × 7/40 × 7 = 42/280
Add the two like fractions:
360/280 + 42/280 = 360 + 42/280 = 402/280
402/280 simplified gives 201/140
So, 45/35 + 6/40 = 201/140
In mixed form: 161/140

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