Add 4/56 and 2/40
4/56 + 2/40 is 17/140.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
4/56 = 4 × 5/56 × 5 = 20/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 7 = 280,
2/40 = 2 × 7/40 × 7 = 14/280 - Add the two like fractions:
20/280 + 14/280 = 20 + 14/280 = 34/280 - 34/280 simplified gives 17/140
- So, 4/56 + 2/40 = 17/140
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