Add 3/56 and 40/70
3/56 + 40/70 is 5/8.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 70 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
3/56 = 3 × 5/56 × 5 = 15/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 4 = 280,
40/70 = 40 × 4/70 × 4 = 160/280 - Add the two like fractions:
15/280 + 160/280 = 15 + 160/280 = 175/280 - 175/280 simplified gives 5/8
- So, 3/56 + 40/70 = 5/8
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