Add 5/7 and 3/56
5/7 + 3/56 is 43/56.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 56 is 56
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 56 - For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 8 = 56,
5/7 = 5 × 8/7 × 8 = 40/56 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 1 = 56,
3/56 = 3 × 1/56 × 1 = 3/56 - Add the two like fractions:
40/56 + 3/56 = 40 + 3/56 = 43/56 - So, 5/7 + 3/56 = 43/56
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