Add 5/40 and 10/35
5/40 + 10/35 is 23/56.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 35 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 7 = 280,
5/40 = 5 × 7/40 × 7 = 35/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 8 = 280,
10/35 = 10 × 8/35 × 8 = 80/280 - Add the two like fractions:
35/280 + 80/280 = 35 + 80/280 = 115/280 - 115/280 simplified gives 23/56
- So, 5/40 + 10/35 = 23/56
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