Add 10/40 and 3/56
10/40 + 3/56 is 17/56.
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,
10/40 = 10 × 7/40 × 7 = 70/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
3/56 = 3 × 5/56 × 5 = 15/280 - Add the two like fractions:
70/280 + 15/280 = 70 + 15/280 = 85/280 - 85/280 simplified gives 17/56
- So, 10/40 + 3/56 = 17/56
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