Add 40/56 and 2/20
40/56 + 2/20 is 57/70.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 20 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
40/56 = 40 × 5/56 × 5 = 200/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 14 = 280,
2/20 = 2 × 14/20 × 14 = 28/280 - Add the two like fractions:
200/280 + 28/280 = 200 + 28/280 = 228/280 - 228/280 simplified gives 57/70
- So, 40/56 + 2/20 = 57/70
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