Add 20/56 and 27/40
20/56 + 27/40 is 289/280.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
20/56 = 20 × 5/56 × 5 = 100/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 7 = 280,
27/40 = 27 × 7/40 × 7 = 189/280 - Add the two like fractions:
100/280 + 189/280 = 100 + 189/280 = 289/280 - So, 20/56 + 27/40 = 289/280
In mixed form: 19/280
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