Add 40/25 and 20/56
1st number: 1 15/25, 2nd number: 20/56
40/25 + 20/56 is 137/70.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 56 is 1400
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1400 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 56 = 1400,
40/25 = 40 × 56/25 × 56 = 2240/1400 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 25 = 1400,
20/56 = 20 × 25/56 × 25 = 500/1400 - Add the two like fractions:
2240/1400 + 500/1400 = 2240 + 500/1400 = 2740/1400 - 2740/1400 simplified gives 137/70
- So, 40/25 + 20/56 = 137/70
In mixed form: 167/70
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