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Add 2/35 and 1/56

2/35 + 1/56 is 3/40.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 35 and 56 is 280

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 8 = 280,
    2/35 = 2 × 8/35 × 8 = 16/280
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
    1/56 = 1 × 5/56 × 5 = 5/280
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    16/280 + 5/280 = 16 + 5/280 = 21/280
  5. 21/280 simplified gives 3/40
  6. So, 2/35 + 1/56 = 3/40

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