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Add 45/40 and 5/35

1st number: 1 5/40, 2nd number: 5/35

45/40 + 5/35 is 71/56.

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,
    45/40 = 45 × 7/40 × 7 = 315/280
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 8 = 280,
    5/35 = 5 × 8/35 × 8 = 40/280
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    315/280 + 40/280 = 315 + 40/280 = 355/280
  5. 355/280 simplified gives 71/56
  6. So, 45/40 + 5/35 = 71/56
    In mixed form: 115/56

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