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Add 5/35 and 40/80

5/35 + 40/80 is 9/14.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 35 and 80 is 560

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 16 = 560,
    5/35 = 5 × 16/35 × 16 = 80/560
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 7 = 560,
    40/80 = 40 × 7/80 × 7 = 280/560
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    80/560 + 280/560 = 80 + 280/560 = 360/560
  5. 360/560 simplified gives 9/14
  6. So, 5/35 + 40/80 = 9/14

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