Add 18/40 and 2/56
18/40 + 2/56 is 17/35.
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,
18/40 = 18 × 7/40 × 7 = 126/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
2/56 = 2 × 5/56 × 5 = 10/280 - Add the two like fractions:
126/280 + 10/280 = 126 + 10/280 = 136/280 - 136/280 simplified gives 17/35
- So, 18/40 + 2/56 = 17/35
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