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Add 12/56 and 14/40

12/56 + 14/40 is 79/140.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
    12/56 = 12 × 5/56 × 5 = 60/280
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 7 = 280,
    14/40 = 14 × 7/40 × 7 = 98/280
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    60/280 + 98/280 = 60 + 98/280 = 158/280
  5. 158/280 simplified gives 79/140
  6. So, 12/56 + 14/40 = 79/140

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