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Add 18/40 and 50/56

18/40 + 50/56 is 47/35.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 7 = 280,
    18/40 = 18 × 7/40 × 7 = 126/280
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
    50/56 = 50 × 5/56 × 5 = 250/280
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    126/280 + 250/280 = 126 + 250/280 = 376/280
  5. 376/280 simplified gives 47/35
  6. So, 18/40 + 50/56 = 47/35
    In mixed form: 112/35

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