Add 1/40 and 7/56
1/40 + 7/56 is 3/20.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 7 = 280,
1/40 = 1 × 7/40 × 7 = 7/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
7/56 = 7 × 5/56 × 5 = 35/280 - Add the two like fractions:
7/280 + 35/280 = 7 + 35/280 = 42/280 - 42/280 simplified gives 3/20
- So, 1/40 + 7/56 = 3/20
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