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Add 7/40 and 8/7

1st number: 7/40, 2nd number: 1 1/7

7/40 + 8/7 is 369/280.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 40 and 7 is 280

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 7 = 280,
    7/40 = 7 × 7/40 × 7 = 49/280
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 40 = 280,
    8/7 = 8 × 40/7 × 40 = 320/280
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    49/280 + 320/280 = 49 + 320/280 = 369/280
  5. So, 7/40 + 8/7 = 369/280
    In mixed form: 189/280

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