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Add 7/35 and 40/10

1st number: 7/35, 2nd number: 4 0/10

7/35 + 40/10 is 21/5.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 35 and 10 is 70

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 2 = 70,
    7/35 = 7 × 2/35 × 2 = 14/70
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 7 = 70,
    40/10 = 40 × 7/10 × 7 = 280/70
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    14/70 + 280/70 = 14 + 280/70 = 294/70
  5. 294/70 simplified gives 21/5
  6. So, 7/35 + 40/10 = 21/5
    In mixed form: 41/5

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