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Add 40/56 and 36/45

40/56 + 36/45 is 53/35.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 45 = 2520,
    40/56 = 40 × 45/56 × 45 = 1800/2520
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 56 = 2520,
    36/45 = 36 × 56/45 × 56 = 2016/2520
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1800/2520 + 2016/2520 = 1800 + 2016/2520 = 3816/2520
  5. 3816/2520 simplified gives 53/35
  6. So, 40/56 + 36/45 = 53/35
    In mixed form: 118/35

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