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Add 36/40 and 12/56

36/40 + 12/56 is 39/35.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 40 and 56 is 280

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 7 = 280,
    36/40 = 36 × 7/40 × 7 = 252/280
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
    12/56 = 12 × 5/56 × 5 = 60/280
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    252/280 + 60/280 = 252 + 60/280 = 312/280
  5. 312/280 simplified gives 39/35
  6. So, 36/40 + 12/56 = 39/35
    In mixed form: 14/35

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