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Add 40/56 and 15/36

40/56 + 15/36 is 95/84.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 56 and 36 is 504

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 9 = 504,
    40/56 = 40 × 9/56 × 9 = 360/504
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 14 = 504,
    15/36 = 15 × 14/36 × 14 = 210/504
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    360/504 + 210/504 = 360 + 210/504 = 570/504
  5. 570/504 simplified gives 95/84
  6. So, 40/56 + 15/36 = 95/84
    In mixed form: 111/84

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