Add 36/40 and 2/56
36/40 + 2/56 is 131/140.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 7 = 280,
36/40 = 36 × 7/40 × 7 = 252/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
2/56 = 2 × 5/56 × 5 = 10/280 - Add the two like fractions:
252/280 + 10/280 = 252 + 10/280 = 262/280 - 262/280 simplified gives 131/140
- So, 36/40 + 2/56 = 131/140
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