Add 40/56 and 15/36
40/56 + 15/36 is 95/84.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 9 = 504,
40/56 = 40 × 9/56 × 9 = 360/504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 14 = 504,
15/36 = 15 × 14/36 × 14 = 210/504 - Add the two like fractions:
360/504 + 210/504 = 360 + 210/504 = 570/504 - 570/504 simplified gives 95/84
- So, 40/56 + 15/36 = 95/84
In mixed form: 111/84
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