Add 40/42 and 5/56
40/42 + 5/56 is 25/24.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 56 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 4 = 168,
40/42 = 40 × 4/42 × 4 = 160/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
5/56 = 5 × 3/56 × 3 = 15/168 - Add the two like fractions:
160/168 + 15/168 = 160 + 15/168 = 175/168 - 175/168 simplified gives 25/24
- So, 40/42 + 5/56 = 25/24
In mixed form: 11/24
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