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Add 98/35 and 3/40

1st number: 2 28/35, 2nd number: 3/40

98/35 + 3/40 is 23/8.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 8 = 280,
    98/35 = 98 × 8/35 × 8 = 784/280
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 7 = 280,
    3/40 = 3 × 7/40 × 7 = 21/280
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    784/280 + 21/280 = 784 + 21/280 = 805/280
  5. 805/280 simplified gives 23/8
  6. So, 98/35 + 3/40 = 23/8
    In mixed form: 27/8

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