Add 5/35 and 15/40
5/35 + 15/40 is 29/56.
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,
5/35 = 5 × 8/35 × 8 = 40/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 7 = 280,
15/40 = 15 × 7/40 × 7 = 105/280 - Add the two like fractions:
40/280 + 105/280 = 40 + 105/280 = 145/280 - 145/280 simplified gives 29/56
- So, 5/35 + 15/40 = 29/56
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