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Add 27/40 and 5/56

27/40 + 5/56 is 107/140.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 7 = 280,
    27/40 = 27 × 7/40 × 7 = 189/280
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
    5/56 = 5 × 5/56 × 5 = 25/280
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    189/280 + 25/280 = 189 + 25/280 = 214/280
  5. 214/280 simplified gives 107/140
  6. So, 27/40 + 5/56 = 107/140

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