Add 7/2 and 4/40
1st number: 3 1/2, 2nd number: 4/40
7/2 + 4/40 is 18/5.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 40 is 40
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 40 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 20 = 40,
7/2 = 7 × 20/2 × 20 = 140/40 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 1 = 40,
4/40 = 4 × 1/40 × 1 = 4/40 - Add the two like fractions:
140/40 + 4/40 = 140 + 4/40 = 144/40 - 144/40 simplified gives 18/5
- So, 7/2 + 4/40 = 18/5
In mixed form: 33/5
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