Add 35/56 and 1/5
35/56 + 1/5 is 33/40.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 5 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
35/56 = 35 × 5/56 × 5 = 175/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 56 = 280,
1/5 = 1 × 56/5 × 56 = 56/280 - Add the two like fractions:
175/280 + 56/280 = 175 + 56/280 = 231/280 - 231/280 simplified gives 33/40
- So, 35/56 + 1/5 = 33/40
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