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Add 40/3 and 35/56

1st number: 13 1/3, 2nd number: 35/56

40/3 + 35/56 is 335/24.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 3 and 56 is 168

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 56 = 168,
    40/3 = 40 × 56/3 × 56 = 2240/168
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
    35/56 = 35 × 3/56 × 3 = 105/168
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2240/168 + 105/168 = 2240 + 105/168 = 2345/168
  5. 2345/168 simplified gives 335/24
  6. So, 40/3 + 35/56 = 335/24
    In mixed form: 1323/24

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