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Add 30/56 and 25/40

30/56 + 25/40 is 65/56.

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,
    30/56 = 30 × 5/56 × 5 = 150/280
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 7 = 280,
    25/40 = 25 × 7/40 × 7 = 175/280
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    150/280 + 175/280 = 150 + 175/280 = 325/280
  5. 325/280 simplified gives 65/56
  6. So, 30/56 + 25/40 = 65/56
    In mixed form: 19/56

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