Add 1/56 and 3/40
1/56 + 3/40 is 13/140.
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,
3/40 = 3 × 7/40 × 7 = 21/280 - Add the two like fractions:
5/280 + 21/280 = 5 + 21/280 = 26/280 - 26/280 simplified gives 13/140
- So, 1/56 + 3/40 = 13/140
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