Add 75/35 and 40/8
1st number: 2 5/35, 2nd number: 5 0/8
75/35 + 40/8 is 50/7.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 8 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 8 = 280,
75/35 = 75 × 8/35 × 8 = 600/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 35 = 280,
40/8 = 40 × 35/8 × 35 = 1400/280 - Add the two like fractions:
600/280 + 1400/280 = 600 + 1400/280 = 2000/280 - 2000/280 simplified gives 50/7
- So, 75/35 + 40/8 = 50/7
In mixed form: 71/7
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