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Add 5/35 and 4/40

5/35 + 4/40 is 17/70.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 8 = 280,
    5/35 = 5 × 8/35 × 8 = 40/280
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 7 = 280,
    4/40 = 4 × 7/40 × 7 = 28/280
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    40/280 + 28/280 = 40 + 28/280 = 68/280
  5. 68/280 simplified gives 17/70
  6. So, 5/35 + 4/40 = 17/70

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