Add 6/40 and 8/35
6/40 + 8/35 is 53/140.
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,
6/40 = 6 × 7/40 × 7 = 42/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 8 = 280,
8/35 = 8 × 8/35 × 8 = 64/280 - Add the two like fractions:
42/280 + 64/280 = 42 + 64/280 = 106/280 - 106/280 simplified gives 53/140
- So, 6/40 + 8/35 = 53/140
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