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Add 8/40 and 1/7

8/40 + 1/7 is 12/35.

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,
    8/40 = 8 × 7/40 × 7 = 56/280
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 40 = 280,
    1/7 = 1 × 40/7 × 40 = 40/280
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    56/280 + 40/280 = 56 + 40/280 = 96/280
  5. 96/280 simplified gives 12/35
  6. So, 8/40 + 1/7 = 12/35

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