Add 8/40 and 21/35
8/40 + 21/35 is 4/5.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 35 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 35 × 8 = 280,
21/35 = 21 × 8/35 × 8 = 168/280 - Add the two like fractions:
56/280 + 168/280 = 56 + 168/280 = 224/280 - 224/280 simplified gives 4/5
- So, 8/40 + 21/35 = 4/5
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