Add 6/35 and 32/40
6/35 + 32/40 is 34/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 8 = 280,
6/35 = 6 × 8/35 × 8 = 48/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 7 = 280,
32/40 = 32 × 7/40 × 7 = 224/280 - Add the two like fractions:
48/280 + 224/280 = 48 + 224/280 = 272/280 - 272/280 simplified gives 34/35
- So, 6/35 + 32/40 = 34/35
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