Add 18/40 and 35/56
18/40 + 35/56 is 43/40.
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,
18/40 = 18 × 7/40 × 7 = 126/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
35/56 = 35 × 5/56 × 5 = 175/280 - Add the two like fractions:
126/280 + 175/280 = 126 + 175/280 = 301/280 - 301/280 simplified gives 43/40
- So, 18/40 + 35/56 = 43/40
In mixed form: 13/40
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