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Add 2/56 and 15/40

2/56 + 15/40 is 23/56.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 56 and 40 is 280

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
    2/56 = 2 × 5/56 × 5 = 10/280
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 7 = 280,
    15/40 = 15 × 7/40 × 7 = 105/280
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    10/280 + 105/280 = 10 + 105/280 = 115/280
  5. 115/280 simplified gives 23/56
  6. So, 2/56 + 15/40 = 23/56

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