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Add 40/56 and 42/5

1st number: 40/56, 2nd number: 8 2/5

40/56 + 42/5 is 319/35.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 56 and 5 is 280

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
    40/56 = 40 × 5/56 × 5 = 200/280
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 56 = 280,
    42/5 = 42 × 56/5 × 56 = 2352/280
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    200/280 + 2352/280 = 200 + 2352/280 = 2552/280
  5. 2552/280 simplified gives 319/35
  6. So, 40/56 + 42/5 = 319/35
    In mixed form: 94/35

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