Add 40/56 and 35/45
40/56 + 35/45 is 94/63.
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,
35/45 = 35 × 56/45 × 56 = 1960/2520 - Add the two like fractions:
1800/2520 + 1960/2520 = 1800 + 1960/2520 = 3760/2520 - 3760/2520 simplified gives 94/63
- So, 40/56 + 35/45 = 94/63
In mixed form: 131/63
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