Add 2/40 and 75/56
1st number: 2/40, 2nd number: 1 19/56
2/40 + 75/56 is 389/280.
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,
2/40 = 2 × 7/40 × 7 = 14/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
75/56 = 75 × 5/56 × 5 = 375/280 - Add the two like fractions:
14/280 + 375/280 = 14 + 375/280 = 389/280 - So, 2/40 + 75/56 = 389/280
In mixed form: 1109/280
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