Add 2/5 and 56/7
1st number: 2/5, 2nd number: 8 0/7
2/5 + 56/7 is 42/5.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 7 is 35
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 35 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 7 = 35,
2/5 = 2 × 7/5 × 7 = 14/35 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 5 = 35,
56/7 = 56 × 5/7 × 5 = 280/35 - Add the two like fractions:
14/35 + 280/35 = 14 + 280/35 = 294/35 - 294/35 simplified gives 42/5
- So, 2/5 + 56/7 = 42/5
In mixed form: 82/5
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