Add 40/56 and 24/45
40/56 + 24/45 is 131/105.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 45 is 2520
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2520 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 45 = 2520,
40/56 = 40 × 45/56 × 45 = 1800/2520 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 56 = 2520,
24/45 = 24 × 56/45 × 56 = 1344/2520 - Add the two like fractions:
1800/2520 + 1344/2520 = 1800 + 1344/2520 = 3144/2520 - 3144/2520 simplified gives 131/105
- So, 40/56 + 24/45 = 131/105
In mixed form: 126/105
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