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Add 27/56 and 7/40

27/56 + 7/40 is 23/35.

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,
    27/56 = 27 × 5/56 × 5 = 135/280
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 7 = 280,
    7/40 = 7 × 7/40 × 7 = 49/280
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    135/280 + 49/280 = 135 + 49/280 = 184/280
  5. 184/280 simplified gives 23/35
  6. So, 27/56 + 7/40 = 23/35

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