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Add 8/40 and 42/35

1st number: 8/40, 2nd number: 1 7/35

8/40 + 42/35 is 7/5.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 7 = 280,
    8/40 = 8 × 7/40 × 7 = 56/280
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 8 = 280,
    42/35 = 42 × 8/35 × 8 = 336/280
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    56/280 + 336/280 = 56 + 336/280 = 392/280
  5. 392/280 simplified gives 7/5
  6. So, 8/40 + 42/35 = 7/5
    In mixed form: 12/5

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