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Add 1/40 and 15/56

1/40 + 15/56 is 41/140.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 40 and 56 is 280

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 7 = 280,
    1/40 = 1 × 7/40 × 7 = 7/280
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
    15/56 = 15 × 5/56 × 5 = 75/280
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    7/280 + 75/280 = 7 + 75/280 = 82/280
  5. 82/280 simplified gives 41/140
  6. So, 1/40 + 15/56 = 41/140

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