Add 4/35 and 40/56
4/35 + 40/56 is 29/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 56 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 8 = 280,
4/35 = 4 × 8/35 × 8 = 32/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
40/56 = 40 × 5/56 × 5 = 200/280 - Add the two like fractions:
32/280 + 200/280 = 32 + 200/280 = 232/280 - 232/280 simplified gives 29/35
- So, 4/35 + 40/56 = 29/35
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