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Add 6/35 and 63/40

1st number: 6/35, 2nd number: 1 23/40

6/35 + 63/40 is 489/280.

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,
    6/35 = 6 × 8/35 × 8 = 48/280
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 7 = 280,
    63/40 = 63 × 7/40 × 7 = 441/280
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    48/280 + 441/280 = 48 + 441/280 = 489/280
  5. So, 6/35 + 63/40 = 489/280
    In mixed form: 1209/280

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