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Add 75/35 and 40/28

1st number: 2 5/35, 2nd number: 1 12/28

75/35 + 40/28 is 25/7.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 35 and 28 is 140

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 4 = 140,
    75/35 = 75 × 4/35 × 4 = 300/140
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
    40/28 = 40 × 5/28 × 5 = 200/140
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    300/140 + 200/140 = 300 + 200/140 = 500/140
  5. 500/140 simplified gives 25/7
  6. So, 75/35 + 40/28 = 25/7
    In mixed form: 34/7

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