Add 20/56 and 5/40
20/56 + 5/40 is 27/56.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 40 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
20/56 = 20 × 5/56 × 5 = 100/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 7 = 280,
5/40 = 5 × 7/40 × 7 = 35/280 - Add the two like fractions:
100/280 + 35/280 = 100 + 35/280 = 135/280 - 135/280 simplified gives 27/56
- So, 20/56 + 5/40 = 27/56
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