Add 5/40 and 7/35
5/40 + 7/35 is 13/40.
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,
7/35 = 7 × 8/35 × 8 = 56/280 - Add the two like fractions:
35/280 + 56/280 = 35 + 56/280 = 91/280 - 91/280 simplified gives 13/40
- So, 5/40 + 7/35 = 13/40
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