Add 10/56 and 2/40
10/56 + 2/40 is 8/35.
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,
2/40 = 2 × 7/40 × 7 = 14/280 - Add the two like fractions:
50/280 + 14/280 = 50 + 14/280 = 64/280 - 64/280 simplified gives 8/35
- So, 10/56 + 2/40 = 8/35
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