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Add 2/40 and 21/56

2/40 + 21/56 is 17/40.

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,
    2/40 = 2 × 7/40 × 7 = 14/280
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
    21/56 = 21 × 5/56 × 5 = 105/280
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    14/280 + 105/280 = 14 + 105/280 = 119/280
  5. 119/280 simplified gives 17/40
  6. So, 2/40 + 21/56 = 17/40

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