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Add 1/7 and 5/40

1/7 + 5/40 is 15/56.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 7 and 40 is 280

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 40 = 280,
    1/7 = 1 × 40/7 × 40 = 40/280
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 7 = 280,
    5/40 = 5 × 7/40 × 7 = 35/280
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    40/280 + 35/280 = 40 + 35/280 = 75/280
  5. 75/280 simplified gives 15/56
  6. So, 1/7 + 5/40 = 15/56

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