Add 35/56 and 2/5
35/56 + 2/5 is 41/40.
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,
2/5 = 2 × 56/5 × 56 = 112/280 - Add the two like fractions:
175/280 + 112/280 = 175 + 112/280 = 287/280 - 287/280 simplified gives 41/40
- So, 35/56 + 2/5 = 41/40
In mixed form: 11/40
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