Add 40/5 and 42/56
1st number: 8 0/5, 2nd number: 42/56
40/5 + 42/56 is 35/4.
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,
42/56 = 42 × 5/56 × 5 = 210/280 - Add the two like fractions:
2240/280 + 210/280 = 2240 + 210/280 = 2450/280 - 2450/280 simplified gives 35/4
- So, 40/5 + 42/56 = 35/4
In mixed form: 83/4
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