Add 49/6 and 35/40, Solve 8 1/6 + 35/40 as a fraction

Add 49/6 and 35/40

1^st number: 8 1/6, 2^nd number: 35/40

49/6 + 35/40 is 217/24.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 40 is 120

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 20 = 120,
49/6 = 49 × 20/6 × 20 = 980/120
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
35/40 = 35 × 3/40 × 3 = 105/120
Add the two like fractions:
980/120 + 105/120 = 980 + 105/120 = 1085/120
1085/120 simplified gives 217/24
So, 49/6 + 35/40 = 217/24
In mixed form: 91/24

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