Add 1/56 and 20/40
1/56 + 20/40 is 29/56.
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,
1/56 = 1 × 5/56 × 5 = 5/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 7 = 280,
20/40 = 20 × 7/40 × 7 = 140/280 - Add the two like fractions:
5/280 + 140/280 = 5 + 140/280 = 145/280 - 145/280 simplified gives 29/56
- So, 1/56 + 20/40 = 29/56
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