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Add 40/25 and 36/56

1st number: 1 15/25, 2nd number: 36/56

40/25 + 36/56 is 157/70.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 56 = 1400,
    40/25 = 40 × 56/25 × 56 = 2240/1400
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 25 = 1400,
    36/56 = 36 × 25/56 × 25 = 900/1400
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2240/1400 + 900/1400 = 2240 + 900/1400 = 3140/1400
  5. 3140/1400 simplified gives 157/70
  6. So, 40/25 + 36/56 = 157/70
    In mixed form: 217/70

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