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Add 50/35 and 9/40

1st number: 1 15/35, 2nd number: 9/40

50/35 + 9/40 is 463/280.

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,
    50/35 = 50 × 8/35 × 8 = 400/280
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 7 = 280,
    9/40 = 9 × 7/40 × 7 = 63/280
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    400/280 + 63/280 = 400 + 63/280 = 463/280
  5. So, 50/35 + 9/40 = 463/280
    In mixed form: 1183/280

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