Add 10/56 and 15/40
10/56 + 15/40 is 31/56.
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,
10/56 = 10 × 5/56 × 5 = 50/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 7 = 280,
15/40 = 15 × 7/40 × 7 = 105/280 - Add the two like fractions:
50/280 + 105/280 = 50 + 105/280 = 155/280 - 155/280 simplified gives 31/56
- So, 10/56 + 15/40 = 31/56
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