Add 8/40 and 15/7
1st number: 8/40, 2nd number: 2 1/7
8/40 + 15/7 is 82/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 7 = 280,
8/40 = 8 × 7/40 × 7 = 56/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 40 = 280,
15/7 = 15 × 40/7 × 40 = 600/280 - Add the two like fractions:
56/280 + 600/280 = 56 + 600/280 = 656/280 - 656/280 simplified gives 82/35
- So, 8/40 + 15/7 = 82/35
In mixed form: 212/35
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