Add 40/56 and 27/35
40/56 + 27/35 is 52/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 35 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 35 × 8 = 280,
27/35 = 27 × 8/35 × 8 = 216/280 - Add the two like fractions:
200/280 + 216/280 = 200 + 216/280 = 416/280 - 416/280 simplified gives 52/35
- So, 40/56 + 27/35 = 52/35
In mixed form: 117/35
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