Add 12/40 and 7/56
12/40 + 7/56 is 17/40.
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,
12/40 = 12 × 7/40 × 7 = 84/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
7/56 = 7 × 5/56 × 5 = 35/280 - Add the two like fractions:
84/280 + 35/280 = 84 + 35/280 = 119/280 - 119/280 simplified gives 17/40
- So, 12/40 + 7/56 = 17/40
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