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Add 40/10 and 9/56

1st number: 4 0/10, 2nd number: 9/56

40/10 + 9/56 is 233/56.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 10 and 56 is 280

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 28 = 280,
    40/10 = 40 × 28/10 × 28 = 1120/280
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
    9/56 = 9 × 5/56 × 5 = 45/280
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1120/280 + 45/280 = 1120 + 45/280 = 1165/280
  5. 1165/280 simplified gives 233/56
  6. So, 40/10 + 9/56 = 233/56
    In mixed form: 49/56

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