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Add 49/12 and 35/40

1^st number: 4 1/12, 2^nd number: 35/40

49/12 + 35/40 is 119/24.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 12 and 40 is 120
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 10 = 120,
   49/12 = 49 × 10/12 × 10 = 490/120
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
   35/40 = 35 × 3/40 × 3 = 105/120
4. Add the two like fractions:
   490/120 + 105/120 = 490 + 105/120 = 595/120
5. 595/120 simplified gives 119/24
6. So, 49/12 + 35/40 = 119/24
   In mixed form: 423/24

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