Add 60/35 and 2/40
1st number: 1 25/35, 2nd number: 2/40
60/35 + 2/40 is 247/140.
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,
60/35 = 60 × 8/35 × 8 = 480/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 7 = 280,
2/40 = 2 × 7/40 × 7 = 14/280 - Add the two like fractions:
480/280 + 14/280 = 480 + 14/280 = 494/280 - 494/280 simplified gives 247/140
- So, 60/35 + 2/40 = 247/140
In mixed form: 1107/140
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