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Add 14/5 and 7/56

1st number: 2 4/5, 2nd number: 7/56

14/5 + 7/56 is 117/40.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 5 and 56 is 280

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 56 = 280,
    14/5 = 14 × 56/5 × 56 = 784/280
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
    7/56 = 7 × 5/56 × 5 = 35/280
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    784/280 + 35/280 = 784 + 35/280 = 819/280
  5. 819/280 simplified gives 117/40
  6. So, 14/5 + 7/56 = 117/40
    In mixed form: 237/40

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