Add 40/56 and 42/50
40/56 + 42/50 is 272/175.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 50 is 1400
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1400 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 25 = 1400,
40/56 = 40 × 25/56 × 25 = 1000/1400 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 28 = 1400,
42/50 = 42 × 28/50 × 28 = 1176/1400 - Add the two like fractions:
1000/1400 + 1176/1400 = 1000 + 1176/1400 = 2176/1400 - 2176/1400 simplified gives 272/175
- So, 40/56 + 42/50 = 272/175
In mixed form: 197/175
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