Add 40/5 and 27/56
1st number: 8 0/5, 2nd number: 27/56
40/5 + 27/56 is 475/56.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 56 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 56 = 280,
40/5 = 40 × 56/5 × 56 = 2240/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
27/56 = 27 × 5/56 × 5 = 135/280 - Add the two like fractions:
2240/280 + 135/280 = 2240 + 135/280 = 2375/280 - 2375/280 simplified gives 475/56
- So, 40/5 + 27/56 = 475/56
In mixed form: 827/56
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