Add 20/56 and 40/45
20/56 + 40/45 is 157/126.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 45 is 2520
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2520 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 45 = 2520,
20/56 = 20 × 45/56 × 45 = 900/2520 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 56 = 2520,
40/45 = 40 × 56/45 × 56 = 2240/2520 - Add the two like fractions:
900/2520 + 2240/2520 = 900 + 2240/2520 = 3140/2520 - 3140/2520 simplified gives 157/126
- So, 20/56 + 40/45 = 157/126
In mixed form: 131/126
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