Add 81/35 and 4/40
1st number: 2 11/35, 2nd number: 4/40
81/35 + 4/40 is 169/70.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 40 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 8 = 280,
81/35 = 81 × 8/35 × 8 = 648/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 7 = 280,
4/40 = 4 × 7/40 × 7 = 28/280 - Add the two like fractions:
648/280 + 28/280 = 648 + 28/280 = 676/280 - 676/280 simplified gives 169/70
- So, 81/35 + 4/40 = 169/70
In mixed form: 229/70
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