Add 40/56 and 15/18
40/56 + 15/18 is 65/42.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 18 is 504
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 9 = 504,
40/56 = 40 × 9/56 × 9 = 360/504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 28 = 504,
15/18 = 15 × 28/18 × 28 = 420/504 - Add the two like fractions:
360/504 + 420/504 = 360 + 420/504 = 780/504 - 780/504 simplified gives 65/42
- So, 40/56 + 15/18 = 65/42
In mixed form: 123/42
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